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To ensure that everyone within the district uses social media effectively, its important to develop a range of policies that detail what is and isnt acceptable. Nov 14, 20 social media and everything legal presentation given at the social media association by paul rubell. Social media pitfalls and inhouse counsel its an incredibly wired world we live in. Findlaws legal technology center provides a wealth of free resources designed for solo and small law firms on law technology topics such as electronic discovery, law office hardware, legal practice software, mobile, networking, data storage, and modern law practice. Five legal risks you have to know about if using social. Aug 17, 2017 legal best practices for social media to help protect your firms reputation, avoid litigation and mitigate risks of fine and sanctions by the ftc. Over 82% of the adult american population has at least one social networking. Social media seems like fun and gamesuntil it isnt. The main issue faced by users who use social networks is that their personal information may be misused by third party softwares or even. And, according to the socialtimes, businesses have projected doubling their social media marketing budgets in the next five years. Influence of technology on social media your business.
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