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The Internet and Social Networking Sites: Treasure Trove of Information or Minefield

Seminar | February 11, 2011

Co-sponsored by Vedder Price. Employers and attorneys have unprecedented access to information about the lifestyles and behaviors of prospective and current employees, clients, litigants, witnesses and jurors. Employees often use their employer supplied smart phones and e-mail system for both personal and business communication. What about union activity and Section 7 rights? Should employers make adverse employment decisions based on employee conduct in social media space? Join our speakers for an in-depth discussion of the legal and ethical issues related to accessing this information for personnel and litigation decisions.

Panelists include:

  • Shanell Parrish-Brown, Esq., Vice President, Employment Counsel, MTV Networks
  • Laura Sack, Esq.,Shareholder, Vedder Price
  • Laura Schnell, Esq., Eisenberg & Schnell LLP
  • Gwynne A. Wilcox, Esq., Levy Ratner P.C.

 

$95.00 (includes materials and continental breakfast)

1.5 CLE – Professional Practice (Transitional and Non-Transitional); 0.5 CLE – Ethics

Cornell University ILR Conference Center
16 East 34th Street, 6th floor
New York, New York 10016

Vedder Thinking | Events The Internet and Social Networking Sites: Treasure Trove of Information or Minefield

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February 11, 2011

Co-sponsored by Vedder Price. Employers and attorneys have unprecedented access to information about the lifestyles and behaviors of prospective and current employees, clients, litigants, witnesses and jurors. Employees often use their employer supplied smart phones and e-mail system for both personal and business communication. What about union activity and Section 7 rights? Should employers make adverse employment decisions based on employee conduct in social media space? Join our speakers for an in-depth discussion of the legal and ethical issues related to accessing this information for personnel and litigation decisions.

Panelists include:

  • Shanell Parrish-Brown, Esq., Vice President, Employment Counsel, MTV Networks
  • Laura Sack, Esq.,Shareholder, Vedder Price
  • Laura Schnell, Esq., Eisenberg & Schnell LLP
  • Gwynne A. Wilcox, Esq., Levy Ratner P.C.

 

$95.00 (includes materials and continental breakfast)

1.5 CLE – Professional Practice (Transitional and Non-Transitional); 0.5 CLE – Ethics

Cornell University ILR Conference Center
16 East 34th Street, 6th floor
New York, New York 10016