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Business Owner Enjoined from Accessing Co-Owner's Email

V. John Ella
December 05, 2010 16:48

A Minnesota Court of Appeals panel has affirmed the issuance of a temporary injunction against a co-owner of an LLC blocking him from accessing emails of his partner from the company's server in the midst of their business dispute.  The unpublished decision, Gates v. Wheeler A09-2355 (Minn....

Doctors' Orders Through Your Cell Phone?

November 15, 2010 22:17

Welcome to the next advancement in the delivery of health services - monitoring patients and promoting healthy behavior through mobile phones and other portable devices The Washington Post reported today about a service offered through Voxiva whereby expectant mothers receive free text messages...

Keyloggers Beware--Companies Risk Being Sued By Employees

September 27, 2011 18:46

A U.S. District Court in Indiana has ruled that a company's use of keylogger software to access an employee's personal e-mail account may have violated the Stored Communications Act (“SCA”).   Keylogging or keystroke logging is the tracking of the keys struck on a keyboard,...

To host or not to host?

July 23, 2010 12:29

Guest Post from Tom Malone, President of Accero. We are happy to make Mr. Malone's insights available to our readers as they are important considerations for companies considering alternative data and systems management strategies. Enjoy this post:  To host or not to host . . . That’s...

NLRB Focus Remains on Social Media

Joseph Lazzarotti
May 06, 2011 11:33

Written by Ron Sgambati Seemingly intent on making sure it is perceived as current, if not trendy, today’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has continued to demonstrate an avid interest in social media. Not only is it paying attention to new media in all its forms, but it is...

The Army Embraces Social Media

Joseph Lazzarotti
February 07, 2011 05:36

Our adversaries are trolling social networks, blogs and forums, trying to find sensitive information they can use about our military goals and objectives. Therefore, it is imperative that all Soldiers and Family members understand the importance of practicing good operations security...

NLRB Acting General Counsel Issues Opinion On Social Media and the NLRA

Joseph Lazzarotti
August 18, 2011 20:05

In a 23-page report, the Acting General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board summarizes the Board's positions on social media and labor relations. This report is an interesting read and provides insight into one aspect of drafting social media policies - whether the policy will...

Federal Agencies Tighten Data Security Screws on Federal Contractors

October 07, 2010 21:12

Federal contractors are subject to numerous requirements under federal law and, as we have previously highlighted here, need to keep pace with changes in law and regulation.  Under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) each federal agency is required to develop,...

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Jackson Lewis White Paper Addresses Legal Risks Stemming From Occupational Health Nurses and On-site Health Clinics

Joseph Lazzarotti
March 22, 2012 12:11

Employers increasingly have health professionals on-site providing medical services to employees. Whether it is a single nurse at a facility providing basic first aid and assisting in fitness-for-duty exams, or a full-scale health clinic staffed with physicians, nurses and others, there are a range...

FAQs About the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Joseph Lazzarotti
February 29, 2012 17:19

Complying with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is a growing concern for employers and others. We have developed a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions concerning this new law. If you are interested in learning more about GINA: click here...