Social Media: A Primer

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Social Media: A Primer

SKU: 61945.01

This paper lays the groundwork for an informed discussion of the technical and legal aspects of social media, answering questions like:

If a lawyer has access to a potential juror’s LinkedIn profile, should she look at it?
Should lawyers use social media for business communication?
Are there risks to using social media for business communication?

The author also addresses the evolving technologies that will impact future use of social media in the legal context, identifying key emerging issues. Bibliography attached. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2015 Social Media in the Courts program.