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The key, as is frequently the case, is implementing and adhering to carefully drafted policies that account for the nuances of the NLRB's social media decisions.

The unavoidable reach of social media into our personal lives has extended into our professional lives.

I recently had an opportunity to film a live webcast to address some key issues relevant to the following questions:

Earlier this month, a New York state law took effect intended to restrict the extent to which employees' personal social media accounts may be shared with current or prospective employers.

During the past year the National Labor Relations Board has issued several rulings regarding employee rights to make work-related comments on social media.

Courts continue to grapple with the use of social media as a networking platform in the context of compliance with non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.

A growing trend among employers is requesting applicants’ usernames and passwords to gain access to restricted social media in order to investigate applicants during the hiring process.

Facebook is everywhere, and its implications for employers can be maddening. It is one thing to prevent your employees from using Facebook while they are at work, but what control do you have over what your employees say on Facebook when they are not at work?

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled that companies can be held liable for hostile work environment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...

And LinkedIn may present itself, once again, as a valuable source of evidence for that purpose.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment.

Earlier this year, Elon Musk announced a rebrand of the social media platform, Twitter. The platform now goes by the name, X.

It's fairly well-known that if you want to feature a song in a video posted on social media, you should first obtain a license for the synchronization rights. But what about a song that isn't...

Each week, Sheppard Mullin brings you News of Note in IP: The latest news in the IP-related fields of technology, privacy, fashion, advertising, music, and social media, curated by our IP team.

A federal court recently approved a $255 class settlement against Juul for economic losses to consumers who purchased the product but were misled about its addictiveness, causing them to overpay.

A U.S. District court ruled that a UK defendant may be served via Facebook.

In a complaint with several paragraphs devoted to describing its own efforts to protect the integrity of the product review ecosystem, Amazon has sued over 11,000 Facebook groups...

Brands and agencies are responsible for ensuring that influencer behaviour on social media complies with ad disclosure rule.