Employees and Social Media: Managing the Legal Risks Created by Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

A person only has to read the current news to see that there are many possible pitfalls when using social media sites. Defamation, infringement of intellectual property, antitrust violations, and disclosure of trade secrets all occur on social media sites. It is important that association employees understand these risks and that an association has a […]

Giving An Election Campaign Some Extra Lift? (Part 2)

  Board Members must stay abreast of rules and regulations governing flights for candidates and elected officials to avoid unintended violations of the law,notes attorney Chris Younger. Giving An Election Campaign Some Extra Lift? (Part 2)

Potential Traps for Employers in Conducting Background Screening

Most employers, including associations and their members, conduct some type of criminal background check on potential employees before hiring them.  It is a sound practice to do so.  A recent decision by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), however, highlights risks associated with conducting overzealous background screening procedures.  In addition, employers relying upon credit histories of job […]

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