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Perspective

Oct. 31, 2013

At least the unicorn isn't going to sue you

Everyone knows social media can create legal issues for employers. For a cautionary tale, look no further than the Twitter account of one chief technology officer. By Rachel Wilkes Barchie


By Rachel Wilkes Barchie


Anyone operating a business in 2013 knows that social media is an incredibly powerful marketing tool, and that lagging behind on the social media front can place a company at a competitive disadvantage. At the same time, however, the advent of social media has created a host of new legal issues for employers and employees alike.


For a cautionary tale of these pitfalls, one need look no further than the recent news story relatin...

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