Professional Development Series
These programs aim to assist you in planning your career from making long term plans to how to adapt and behave in a professional setting. Receive advice from successful young lawyers and seasoned practitoners that will set the building blocks to a fulfilling career. If you are interested in contributing content, contact Chris Fortier at crfortier@gmail.com.
Essentials of Social Media Policies
“Have you ever had that moment when you saw that post that made you shudder?” The Professional Development Series is pleased to present to you the creator of the Series and social media master, Chris Fortier, Esquire, as he discusses the importance of a social media policy for organizations. Do not let your clients be the “test case” in the quickly evolving area of Social Media Law.
Chris Fortier, Esq.
Professional Development Conference, Washington, D.C., September 19, 2014
0:00: Introduction of Presenter
2:40: Legalities of Media Policies
3:50: Social Media Channels
6:00: Goal of Social Media Policies
9:20: Resources on Social Media Law
10:45: Social Media Strategy and Policy
16:45: Examples of Social Media Policies
19:10: Who owns this Stuff?
21:20: Monitor for Copyright Infringement
25:10: Photos and Video
29:30: Account Ownership- Case Review
Eagle v. Morgan, 2013-11-4303 (ED. Pa. 2013)
PhoneDog v. Kravitz (2011, N.D. Calif.)
34:40: Recap
36:15: Examples
41:00: Freedom of Speech and Moderation
43:30: Government Agencies and Contractors
44:50: Interesting Aspects of Social Media Law
47:35: Be Nice to Your Competition
48:35: Employee Conduct and Behavior Online, Confidentiality, and Tying Policy to Law
51:45: Privacy and Control of Identity
52:45: Social Media as Advertising
53:50: Managing Risk
54:50: Takeaways