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10 Tips on Social Media and Attorney Ethics
Why do so many attorneys worry about their state bar advertising rules when considering using social media? Is it concern over the vague and often sweeping nature of these rules? The uncertain and shifting forms of communication they can have with close friends and strangers alike? To help address these concerns ' and to differentiate harmless communication from areas where problems may arise ' I present “10 Reasons Attorneys Can (Mostly) Relax When Using Social Media.”
1. Proper Use of Social Media Solves 95% of All Concerns
It's called “social” media for a reason. It's all about engaging with other people; sharing, helping and entertaining ' the things we do when we interact with other human beings, just brought online. You wouldn't go into a cocktail party or meeting and start telling everyone how great you are, would you? Extend your hand and ask to be hired? Of course not. Same goes with social media. It's not designed to be used as a billboard. As long as you are using social media as a means of authentically connecting with others, in ways they expect given the conventions of social media, the attorney advertising rules don't apply.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.