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Overcoming Fear of Social Media
Many businesses are afraid of social media for a variety of reasons. For instance, some industries such as finance and healthcare just have a harder time integrating social media for compliance reasons. Other businesses are concerned with potential negativity and time management. Amber Naslund, the Director of Community for Radian6, explains to WebProNews how businesses can turn those fears around.
How Complaining Could Become Costly
Have you ever complained on Twitter? Most everyone has, but one lady is being sued for doing just that. Chicago resident, Amanda Bonnen, sent a tweet to a friend in May that said in part, “…Who said sleeping in a moldy apartment was bad for you? Horizon realty thinks it’s okay.”
NYT and GateHouse Media Settle Despite Concerns
The New York Times Co. was forced to change its linking practices after it reached a settlement agreement with GateHouse Media. This is another case that raises legal issues in relation to what most consider to be a typical Web-linking practice. This case and the issues it brings up regarding fair use disturbs legal scholars Clarke Walton and Sarah Bird.
KY Still Pushing Online Gambling Case
The case that struck us here at WebProNews right at home is far from being over. Being from Las Vegas and operating a website affiliated with poker, Attorney Clarke Walton is also greatly interested in the case involving the order to seize a number of gambling domain names. He and Attorney Sarah Bird express their concerns regarding the case as seen in this segment of our legal video series.
Linking Standard to Change?
The case involving Jones Day and BlockShopper threatens the practice of linking on the Web. Attorneys Sarah Bird and Clarke Walton were both surprised by the accusations Jones Day brought against Blockshopper since legitimate links are typically favored online. In this video, the two legal scholars share their opinions on both parties involved.
Subway V. Quiznos
Attorney Clarke Walton and attorney Sarah Bird discuss the Subway versus Quiznos legal case in which Quiznos asked its customers to create videos discussing how its sandwiches were better than Subway’s and post them online. The user generated videos led Subway to sue Quiznos for false advertising. The case is ongoing but listen to what Walton and Bird have to say on the matter.
American Airlines and Google Settlement
When American Airlines sued Google over trademark policy back in 2007, the case received a lot of attention. The settlement of the two companies may have received even more notice since the terms remain confidential. Legal scholars such as Sarah Bird and Clarke Walton were drawn to this case because they were hoping to find out if trademark policy is truly a legal and viable business model.
Affiliate Marketing Case Study
As we delve into our legal series, the first case we look at involves the Federal Trade Commission, Impulse Media Group, and affiliates. As many people know and have witnessed first hand, affiliates and the legalities surrounding them can be a delicate issue. In this video, attorneys Sarah Bird and Clarke Walton discuss the case, the outcome, what the companies involved did right, and what they did wrong.
SMX West Legal: ICANN Accepts New Generic Top-Level Domains
Although it is a very important area, it seems that many times, we overlook the legal side of search. To rectify that error, Sarah Bird of SEOmoz, catches us up by talking to Clarke Walton of Walton Law Firm about several hot legal issues and how they affect search marketers. Specifically, Clarke discusses the latest news from ICANN pertaining to the new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) program.
Are We Witnessing the Death of Online Gambling in Kentucky?
Tension is continuing to build as Kentucky moves forward with its action against illegal gambling websites. As we have reported, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear ordered a seizure of 141 gambling domain names. A hearing took place last week in which many motions were filed. Oral arguments are scheduled to begin October 7th at the Franklin County Circuit Courthouse. Watch as Abby Johnson reports.