CommLaw Monitor
Join Us August 9 for the Webinar, "Trending Topics: Social Media and the Law"
You’ve seen and heard the benefits of social media marketing campaigns. But are you adequately managing the legal risk? In recent months, companies have found themselves in hot water over video contests, online content…
FTC Investigates Twitter for Acts Towards Competitors
Recently, one of Twitter’s business partners announced that it had been contacted by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and planned to comply with the agency’s request for information. The company, UberMedia,…
New York Court Holds Blog Not Liable for Defamation Under the CDA
This month, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that website operators were not liable for allegedly defamatory comments posted by a third party on the website’s blog, even though the operators reposted those comments.…
4 Legal Considerations for Building a Mobile App
Kelley Drye partner Alysa Hutnik's article, “ 4 Legal Considerations for Building a Mobile App,” was recently featured on Mashable.com, a top source for news in social and digital media, technology and web culture.…
Facebook Issues New Promotions Guidelines
Yesterday, Facebook modified the Guidelines that govern how companies can run or advertise sweepstakes, contests, and other promotions on the Facebook platform. Following is a summary of the key provisions: …