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Obtaining and Using Social Media as Electronic Evidence: New Platforms for Liability 2018

Navigating the Minefields of Social Media: New Platforms for Liability

Social media has become one of society’s most critical communication tools. Social media platforms are used by President Trump to announce policy, by news media to provide breaking reports, by mega brands to influence consumers, and by celebrities and influencers to connect with their fans. It follows that they are fertile ground for mistakes that can lead to liability. Learn about new developments in how courts are applying to social media the doctrines that have historically arisen in the context of media and advertising, including copyright and trademark infringement, defamation, misappropriation of publicity rights, and invasion of privacy.


Faculty:

Caroline Mankey focuses her commercial litigation practice at Akerman LLP on business litigation, intellectual property, technology and entertainment. Ms. Mankey has represented high-profile, well-known clients in the entertainment and technology industries in disputes involving copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, defamation, licensing and other contract rights, rights of publicity and partnership disputes. She also handles complex business disputes involving business interference, sexual harassment and employment issues. Ms. Mankey manages all aspects of cases, including pre-trial and trial strategy, court appearances, oral arguments, client relations, discovery and associate assignments. Representing both eminent and emerging companies, as well as individuals.

Topics:
• Potential liability under copyright, trademark, defamation and privacy doctrines
• Developments in recent case law
• Potential defenses to liability
• Tools for policing against online piracy


This webinar begins at 10:00 am PDT and concludes at 11:30 am.

Bridgeport is a State Bar of CA provider of MCLE (Provider 11872) This program offers 1.5 hrs of MCLE.   Bridgeport will assist attorneys from outside CA obtain CLE in accordance with the rules of their state.

Event Information

Event Date 11-02-2018 10:00 am
Event End Date 11-02-2018 11:30 am
Individual Price $145.00
Categories Live Webinars

Group Rate

#Registrants Rate/Person ($)
2 125.00

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