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NY appeals court sides with student in free speech case
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision in a First Amendment case involving a high school student.
NY law now requires social media platforms to submit reports
Social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The legal profession’s shift to LinkedIn: What you need to know
A decade ago, LinkedIn was little more than a digital resume. Today, it’s the primary networking platform for legal professionals.
AGs call for social media warning label
New York Attorney General Letitia James is one of 42 attorneys general urging Congress to implement warning labels on social media platforms, as called for by the United States Surgeon […]
Elected officials face dilemma over social media
The day before she was sworn in to public office, Phyllis J. Randall created a new Facebook page and encouraged citizens to share criticism and compliments. A month later, Randall […]
Social media posts can be helpful in litigation
The use of social media has become so commonplace that some commentators have suggested that it might be malpractice in some cases if an attorney fails to scour pertinent online […]
Under pressure, social media giants acknowledge meddling
WASHINGTON (AP) — In three exhaustive hearings this week, executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google acknowledged that their platforms were used by Russia to try and create division over such […]
Legal Loop: New Jersey judge permits service via Facebook
If you’re a litigator, then I can only assume that by now you fully understand how social media platforms impact your practice. At this point in time, one way or […]
Legal Loop: NYSBA issues updated social media guidelines for lawyers
I’ve always believed that social media use by lawyers should be treated no differently than any other type of communication by lawyers. After all, online interactions are simply an extension […]
State Bar Association issues new social media guidelines
The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association has updated its social media ethics guidelines for lawyers. The original version of the guidelines was issued in […]
Legal Loop: Judges weigh in on researching jurors online
Now that social media is simply part of our day-to-day lives, it’s no surprise that it’s also appearing in legal cases. Lawyers routinely seek to access social media data during […]
Supreme Court skeptical of sex offender social media ban
WASHINGTON — With a nod to the importance of social media in American life, the Supreme Court signaled Monday it could strike down a North Carolina law that bars convicted […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Sandoval ruling: People v. Grefer
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Gray
- Second Circuit – Wire fraud: U.S. v. Bankman-Fried
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
Law News
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
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