All I want for Christmas is a lawsuit-free-holiday-party *

USA - December 10 2012
It is officially the holiday season.

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Tweet all about it: California passed two social media laws *

USA - October 19 2012
On September 27, 2012, California Governor Brown signed two laws that will provide social media protections in California.

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The “Facebook Bill” trend- a new Illinois law prevents employers from requesting social media passwords *

USA - August 9 2012
Beginning on January 1, 2013, it will be illegal for employers to require job applicants or current employees to provide passwords to Facebook or other online social networking accounts. 

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Third time's the charm: NLRB's third memo on social media provides employers with additional guidance regarding social media policies *

USA - June 15 2012
On May 30, 2012, the Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its third report in less than one year on social media policies in the workplace. 

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Nevada Supreme Court continues trend of upholding the legitimacy of MERS *

USA - March 2 2012
In two separate cases, the Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the validity of a mortgage assignment from MERS and rejected borrowers arguments that the use of MERS somehow invalidates a foreclosure.

Co-authors: Thomas M. Schehr.

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