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SBA Issues Warning Against Actors Impersonating Personnel

August 21, 2020 Dennis Kennedy

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is warning consumers about  malicious actors impersonating personnel from the SBA and at the

EU-US Privacy Shield Ruled Invalid

July 24, 2020 Dennis Kennedy

The Court of Justice of European Union has invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield but upheld the validity of Standard Contract

Patient Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 20, 2020 Rebecca Sheehan

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us may be anxiously following reports on the number of confirmed cases

Download the Ethics and Data presentation from the NKU Cybersecurity Symposium

October 14, 2019 DBL Law

Click here to download the Ethics and Data presentation from the NKU Cybersecurity Symposium Friday, October 11, 2019. Presented by

IRS Prompts Alert Regarding Uptick in Phishing Emails, Telephone Scams

July 31, 2019 Dennis Kennedy

Although we’ve passed the April tax filing deadline, the IRS issued an alert on June 5, 2019, urging taxpayers to

DBL Law Partner Dennis Kennedy Featured Presenter on Cybersecurity

May 28, 2019 Nancy Spivey

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Cybersecurity, Tuesday, June 11. Click here for

Policy, Tech Changes Mean More Hours in 2018

February 13, 2018 DBL Law

The Lane Report “Having hired five new associates in 2017, DBL Law is off to a strong start in 2018

Living in the Healthcare Data Breach Era

Healthcare information and security officers are leading efforts to avoid cyberattacks through training and tools as 81% of healthcare executives say that their organizations’ systems have been compromised during the past two years.

March 31, 2016 Dennis Kennedy

Now that cyber attacks as a source of data breaches are becoming routine in and out of healthcare, each breach

Cybersecurity Tips to Mitigate Your Company’s Legal Liability

October 26, 2015 Nancy Spivey

This article was written and published by Carrington Coleman. Cybersecurity & Corporate Governance: How to Move Beyond Fear & Uncertainty

Compliance and Cyber Security Competing Priorities for U.S. Insurers

October 14, 2015 Nancy Spivey

This article was written and published by Canadian Underwriter, Canada’s Insurance and Risk Magazine. Insurers in the United States will face

Small Business Owners Face Deadline for New Secure “Chipped” Credit Cards

September 30, 2015 Nancy Spivey

This article was originally written and published by the Lane Report, Kentucky Business & Economic News. Beginning Oct. 1., small

Employee Social Media Use Continues to Be a Minefield for Employers

December 18, 2014 Katie Cassidy Tranter

Employee social media use continues to be an area fraught with risk for employers. In the wake of the Ferguson,

Trolls Beware: Kentucky Court of Appeals Issues New Test to Discover Identity of Anonymous Internet Posters in Litigation

October 23, 2014 Ryan McLane

The rise of social media, blogs, and Internet forums has produced a variety of positive and negative consequences for society.

An Ounce of Prevention: Protecting Your Company’s Social Media

August 19, 2014 Nancy Spivey

Social media can be a potent tool for companies looking to grow their business. But this same tool can cause

NLRB Issues Two New Social Media Decisions

May 15, 2013 Katie Cassidy Tranter

Earlier this month, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) continued its heavy activity in cases involving social media by issuing two new decisions in this area.

Social Media, Free Speech and the Workplace

November 12, 2012 Kelly Schoening Holden

In the legal world, social media is a rapidly changing and relatively new frontier. In the areas of employment and labor law, judges are more frequently encountering traditional issues of harassment or discrimination but with the added twist of interactions between employees occurring outside of the office and in cyberspace instead.

Employees' Social Media Activity: NLRB Clicks the "Like" Button

April 24, 2012 Nicholas Birkenhauer

The proliferation of social media issues in the workplace has created a multitude of challenging new problems for employers. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is doing its best to expand that list.

Social Media Still a Hot Topic For Employers

February 21, 2012 Kelly Schoening Holden

The ever-increasing use of social media by employees who comment and post on work-related topics continues to be a focal point for the National Labor Relations Board. In August 2011, the NLRB published a report that summarized recent cases involving social media issues, and, on January 24, the agency released another report with updates in this area of law. The latest report focuses on several issues including whether employer policies that limit employee social media use are overly broad and could reasonably be interpreted as restricting employee communications that are protected under the National Labor Relations Act.

Digital Workplace Team to Help Clients Reduce Tech Risks

January 12, 2012 DBL Law

DBL Law has launched the Digital Workplace Team (DWT), a group of partners who counsel clients on how to leverage and minimize risks of workplace technology.

Social Media: Invading the Workplace

January 3, 2012 Kelly Schoening Holden

At this point, the world cannot ignore the commanding presence of social media—LinkedIn has 135 million members, Twitter users have tweeted up to 10,000 tweets per second, and a movie about Facebook recently topped the box office charts. Social media is no longer limited to homes and college campuses, but has invaded the workplace as well. Employees network with associates on LinkedIn, “friend” colleagues on Facebook, and tweet about their frustrations with their jobs. Accordingly, employers must be aware of the accompanying legal risks and implications related to using social media.

An FTC Violation in One Hundred and Forty Characters (or Less)

December 28, 2011 DBL Law

There are approximately 800 million people on Facebook. Twitter has about 200 million account holders. Add in all of the bloggers and it becomes crystal clear that social media is more than just a fad. Social media is being used worldwide to connect old acquaintances, make business referrals, and market and advertise products and services. Chances are a vast majority of your employees, customers, potential customers, and competitors access a social media site on a daily basis. Social media is quickly becoming a preferred way for businesses to tout products and services.

Social Media Issues Infiltrating the Workplace

July 14, 2011 Bob Hoffer

Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are a few of the social media sites utilized by employers and employees today. Studies indicate that the use of social media sites by employers has risen significantly in the last few years with between 45% to 75% of employers now using such sites. All indications are that increased utilization of such sites will continue.

NLRB Takes Hard Line Stance Against Facebook Firing

December 14, 2010 Kelly Schoening Holden

The NLRB is taking a hard line stance against an employer who fired an employee for a Facebook post about her supervisor. The NLRB filed a complaint against an ambulance company in Connecticut. The employee posted a negative comment about her supervisor, which prompted comments from her co-workers. The NLRB alleges that the company’s policy, which prohibits employees from making disparaging remarks about the company is unlawful.

 
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