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January 24th, 2012


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Policing Social Media May Create Problems for Employers
By: Kimberly M. Large

Social media necessarily gives rise to a host of legal issues, from privacy concerns to ethical implications to potential criminal and civil liability. Communications on Facebook might even violate a no-contact order, or could have implications at trial if there are contacts between judges, lawyers or jurors. Lawyers frequently use social media as a source of information in discovery, but some jurisdictions have attempted to impose boundaries on those investigations. Employers, in particular, need to be aware of protected speech considerations with respect to their employees’ use of social media.
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Piercing the Shield: Exposing LLC Members to Personal Liability
By: Scott A. Hughes

The limited liability company (LLC) structure generally shields members of the LLC from personal liability for company debts. However, when members of an LLC abuse or ignore certain company formalities, a court may disregard the entity altogether, thereby exposing members to personal liability.
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