ArticleInfographic: Social Media MarketingWe're happy to publish our latest infographic, which highlights key social media marketing trends for both B2B and B2C companies.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMorrison Foerster
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ArticleRoblox Pairs Down Complaint, But Still Faces Class-Action Suit Over Virtual Currency GamblingRoblox's most recent motion to dismiss the gambling-based class-action complaint brought by parents, guardians, and minor-aged users of its program succeeded in part, as the state-law fraud claims...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentJones Walker LLP
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ArticleStatus Updates - June 13th, 2014Some freelancers are turning to social media to try to get paid for their work, often by making postings on vendors’ Facebook pages.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMorrison Foerster
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ArticleStatus Updates - June 25th, 2014What remains, if anything, of the Second Circuit’s landmark Cablevision ruling? Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post on this subject.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMorrison Foerster
ArticleStatus Updates - June 27th, 2014A Gallup survey found that a majority of Americans do not turn to social media when making purchasing decisions — but the survey appears to be flawed.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMorrison Foerster
ArticleStatus Updates - June 9th, 2014The U.S. Secret Service is looking for software developers who can write programs that are capable of detecting sarcasm in postings on social media sites.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMorrison Foerster
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