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Courts Still Have No Clue How to Determine Who Owns Social Media Accounts–JLM v. Gutman

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM. What does a 200+ year old fox have to say about who owns social media accounts?). ” (Cite to Pierson v.

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Who Owns a Disputed Social Media Account? – JLM v. Gutman

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See The court also found “Ms.

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The Digital Age of Journalism: My Placement at “The Globe and Mail”

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Over the course of my time at The Globe, I gained vast and multidisciplinary experience, but three major themes emerged within my practical and research work: privacy, contracts, and data protection. Complying with privacy regulations, especially in IT contracts, is as important as it can be misunderstood.

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Departing Employees Rename Their Former Employers’ Facebook Account. That May Be a Problem–La Baguette v. Tito & Tita

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Defendants also managed the social media presence of the “La Baguette” business, which primarily consisted of a Facebook page. Breach of Contract : Plaintiffs only alleged a contract claim, based on breach of a non-compete, against the one defendant who had signed the non-compete. See generally, Christopher A.

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[Sponsored] CIIPC, NLU Delhi Invites Applications for the Position of Research Programme Coordinator (Apply by August 12)

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Supervising communication strategy of the programme’s work and activities to various audiences through reports, outreach materials, social media, updates for newsletters, blogs, and websites etc. The contract may be terminated by providing a 15 day notice from either side. No additional benefits/perks will be provided.

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My “Summer” 2022 Activities

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

I posted a chapter from the book: Online Contracts. The Constitutionality of Mandating Editorial Transparency , 73 Hastings Law Journal 1203 (2022). Will California Clone-and-Revise Some Terrible Ideas from Florida/Texas’ Social Media Censorship Laws? Regulation of Housing Advertising (2022 Edition). Attorney General.

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How Brands Can Connect With Gen Z & Change Attitudes to Counterfeiting

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Read insights from fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger and a leading social media consultant on how brands can raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeits and turn this into a positive message for change. Increasingly, Gen Z uses social media to purchase branded goods.