Posted in: Press Coverage
In a recent interview on PoliticKING with Larry King, our own social media attorney, Ethan Wall, spoke with Sue Fennessy and guest host Matthew Cooke about social media censorship and how it affects all of us. This all stems from allegations from the President that conservatives are being censored on social media. Whether that’s true […]
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If you ask most Americans, they can tell you that Tom Brady is the quarterback for the New England Patriots. But have you ever heard anyone call him, “Tom Terrific”? Probably not, but on May 24, his trademark law firm filed two trademark applications for the use of the phrase. The biggest problem – this […]
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This week, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard filed a lawsuit against Nike in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. In his suit, Leonard claims that Nike applied for copyright registration of a logo he created. According to this lawsuit, Leonard created his “Klaw” logo in 2011 after being drafted by the […]
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By now, you probably know what social media influencers are and what they do, but just in case, here are the basics. A social media influencer can be anyone who has established themselves on social media as a credible voice and has the power to sway other people’s opinions and habits. As social media has […]
Continue ReadingPosted in: Social Media Compliance
Let’s say you’re operating the social media accounts for your bank and want to create a promote your free checking on Instagram. This isn’t a boosted ad, just a normal post on your IG profile. This is tricky situation, because you have a feeling that you need to include a link to the terms within […]
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Key Highlights Most U.S. workers are at-will employees, meaning employers can terminate employment for lawful reasons — including certain social media posts. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects some online speech about wages and working conditions. The First Amendment generally does not protect employees from private employer discipline. Posts that are defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, […]
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If you’ve been following the Social Media Law Firm online, you know that we think social media is great! You can connect with potential clients, promote your business to a specific audience, and catch up with friends and family. But social media also carries its own risks. Let’s say you find a post you love […]
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If you have your own business and are active on social media, you might be wondering if you can trademark a hashtag for your company. As an experienced trademark attorney, this is a question I’ve come across many times, and the answer depends on how you’re using the hashtag. Let me break it down for […]
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Targeted ads on Facebook have helped many businesses hone in on specific markets and design their advertisements to speak to only those audiences. This tool makes it easier for businesses to reach people who are more likely to use their products or services; however, when it comes to banking and housing, there’s a fine line […]
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We tried to warn you. Last year, when Facebook announced that it was allowing banks to target people based on their demographics when promoting credit products, real estate, or employment-related posts, we predicted that this practice would violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Now, as part of a legal settlement, Facebook is changing its advertising […]
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