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The state of Maryland passed new regulations last week that stipulate the information that political candidates must disclose on all of their social media account homepages and online advertisements.  Candidates running for office in the state will be required to include an authority line on their official Twitter and... click here to read the entire article on Social Media Law.

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In California, an artist sued an apparel company for putting his designs on items they hadn’t agreed on. Brilliantly, the company’s lawyers mined his social networking tools such as Facebook and MySpace to see if he had ever posted any comments on how he was thrilled to be featured on such products.  But a federal judge stepped in and applied a 1986 electronic communications law, stating that as

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Social media law is becoming more intricate and exciting – as is the use of social media.  Check out this piece from global. executive. board.To relate social digital marketing to current news, BP’s CEO, Tony Hayward was recently criticized for taking a break from cleaning up the record-breaking oil spill to attend a yacht race. Even the fact that the public found out so quickly about Hayward’s

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Great piece on social media from global.executive.board. - (non-legal!!) In today’s recession the United States has provided individuals with an opportunity to stand up on their own feet. Due to loss of jobs, more and more Americans are turning to themselves to put bread on their tables, starting their own small businesses. The fastest growing field in the United States is computer and

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In the world of high school, burn books or “slam” books exist in a vacuum.  Teenagers gossip about each other in a vicious manner, and then the book is left behind.  Nowadays, in the social media world of permanency, burn bookshave taken on a viral quality – and have jumped from petty high school slams to workplace gossip and conduct. And in the fun, consequence-free world of social media,

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The U.S. Judicial Conference—which sets policies for all federal courts except the Supreme Court—sent all federal district judges suggested jury instructions on "juror use of electronic communication technologies" during trial.  The essence of the instructions was simple: risks of social media use by jurors is too high, so jurors should refrain.  Jurors were asked not to reference blogs or the

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In our “Think Before Your Tweet” piece, we discussed the potential risksassociated with ranting via Twitter. With Twitter serving as a new basis for conversation, social media users feel that they are speaking only to their online friends when they post something on a public Twitter page.  Unfortunately, a public Twitter page creates a critical social media risk:  a simple, angry rant can turn

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Before presenting an idea to an investor, companies usually ask them to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”). The NDA is viewed as critical to protect the company or individual,and their idea. In the small world of entrepreneurship, the fear of losing is a cashable idea is daunting.And then, an entrepreneur decides to take his idea to every social media platform that she/he can find.  They

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In a constantly evolving financial climate, it is likely that parties will seek to avoid agreements reached with other parties that are no longer profitable or commercially viable.  Such refusal to abide by agreements leads to disputes between parties, often over one issue:  whether the agreement was binding and enforceable.Amcan Holdings v. Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceIn a recent case in

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Social media is an efficient, low cost public relations (PR) tool. The social media platform is far more than just Twitter and Facebook, and if Twitter is the extent of your participation – then perhaps you have not harnessed the power of social media just yet.However, even using JUST Twitter as a PR tool can cause some problems.  Here are the top 3 things to think about (and plan for).(1) Your

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Social Media is akin to the e-mail era:  it is so convenient that it will not fade away and social media law must follow the pace of  social media. The varying forms of social media communication may differ in popularity on and off, but the existence of the social media mediums must become of paramount concern to businesses as they move forward.  Effective corporate communication must

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The second circuit in In re Tamoxifen Citrate Antitrust Litigation allowed the maker of a patented drug to pay off an alleged infringer, settling the suit outside of court.  Unlike most settlement agreements, where an injured parties receives monetary compensation, this type of settlement provides a pay day to the infringing party, causing more harm to the injured patent holder.  Furthermore, it

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Tweeting has largely replaced “talking” in many forms. Companies communicate with clients and potential clients through Twitter, and employees often rely work-related stress to friends and follower through their constant Tweets.  But in this jump into social media, no one has stopped to think:  this is social media, but it’s still media. How can this effect me, my business, or my job?  That’s

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If “going green” is to succeed in corporate America, government at the local, state and federal level must incentivize energy efficiency for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Large corporations are implementing green initiatives to maximize revenues and marketing, indicating that the business of environmental sustainability is on the rise. Companies such as Honda, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America

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Developing your business in an economic downturn creates a host of difficulties for businesses of varying sizes. The most critical issue is the availability of capital to grow the business. With a continuing credit crunch, many banks and lending institutions are denying business loans due to more stringent risk analysis and lack of liquid assets. For those businesses that are able to secure a

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By KEVIN SACKPublished: November 24, 2009NASHVILLE — Some of the debtors sitting forlornly in this city’s old stone bankruptcy court have lost a job or gotten divorced. Others have been summoned to face their creditors because they spent mindlessly beyond their means. But all too often these days, they are there merely because they, or their children, got sick.Wes and Katie Covington, from Smyrna

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With the growing unrest around New York City regarding Muslims - the 9/11 trial taking place here, Fort Hood, the article by an NYU professor - it is imperative for individuals to understand their rights under the law.The Sardar Law Firm has developed a simple "Know Your Rights" checklist to help communities understand their rights. Please note this is not legal advice and you should consult an

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Brokers providing investment advice would no longer be exempt from registering as investment advisers under the draft legislation introduced today by Sen. Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.Before Dodd... Before Madoff: In the past, the “broker-dealer exemption” in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 exempted financial advisers if their advice to clients was “solely incidental”

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Private Equity Legal IssuesThe current economic climate has forced American investors to reassess their general investment strategies in the Middle East private equity market (MEPE). Legal protections are becoming more pronounced due to the tightening of credit. Vested parties are conducting critical due diligence, assessing both the creditworthiness of the debtor parties and Return on

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President Obama signed the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, also known as the Kerry-Lugar-Berman bill. This bill grants Pakistan $1.5 billion annually for five years and comes along with stringent conditions on how to distribute and invest this money. You can find more information on how this bill has been received by Pakistanis here.Here is the Summary of the Congressional

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Google's attempt to finalize a legal settlement with book authors and publishers may face an uphill battle in court, unless it modifies certain privileges and rights. Google is attempting to establish the world's largest digital library and bookstore. The Justice Department has opined that such an endeavor must come with specific limitations, approved by a court. The Justice Department said

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Crowell & Moring has filed an answer in the age discrimination suit filed against the firm by a former employee in July. Mona Saunders, a 54 year old former employee, alleged that Crowell fired her after 18 years at the firm because of her age. Saunders alleges $300,000 in damages. In the firm's answer (.pdf), filed on Aug. 27 by Arent Fox partner Michael Stevens, Crowell says Saunders was

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While energy law and regulation is an established practice, new areas of growth are emerging in both traditional and renewable energy sectors. Legal counsel should pay attention to growth trajectories, particularly within the regulatory framework.Revenue-Raising Proposals on Traditional EnergyPresident Obama’s Stimulus Bill (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-5)

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For many individuals, getting a visa comes down to one simple factor: circumstances. However, there is an opportunity for individuals to mold their circumstances through investor visas, called "E2 visas."Investment Requirements Foreign investors who invest a “substantial amount of capital” in a US business, and who will develop and direct the business may apply for the E2 investor visa, if

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The Sardar Law Firm recently analyzed a prospective alternative energy joint venture between a North American company and a public-private partner in Pakistan on behalf of a consultancy. The firm analyzed the creation and sustainability of a JV; financing through private equity structures; foreign exchange hedging; and agro-energy economic factors relevant to the project in Pakistan.The current

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With layoffs on the rise, it is a wonder that credit card companies are sending more and more pre-approved credit card applications out in order to garner more customers. These credit cards are often available with high interest rates or other variable terms and conditions. Consumers use the credits cards in hard times because - frankly - they often lack a choice due to difficult financial

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With the legal market saturated with lawyers in every conceivable practice area, from corporate to litigation, there are few opportunities to distinguish one's own practice. Islamic finance however, is gaining ground as a mainstream vehicle for individual and institutional investments, mergers, property development and acquisitions. Islamic finance refers to principles of funding and investment

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With lay offs being heard around the world, employees are being faced with tough choices: take the usually attractive severance package or to walk away and leave options open against their former employers. These choices are hardly novel, however, the situations in which they arise are novel because of the economy. Companies are putting intense pressure on their former employees to sign

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