NYSBA Praises Governor for Signing Law Requiring Social Media Companies To Disclose Hate Speech Moderation Policies
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895-B/A6789-B): “The Stop Hiding Hate Act will require social media companies to disclose what…
Ethics Opinion 1276: Fake social media accounts offering legal services
Opinion 1276 (10/23/2024) Topic: Fake social media accounts offering legal services Digest: A lawyer who knows that an unknown or unidentified person is creating fake social media accounts in order to scam the public has no duty under the Rules…
Social Media 2.0: Transitioning From Law Student to Professional
The transition from student to professional is more than the job search and upgrading your wardrobe. A recent event sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section tackled the issue of reforming the use of social media for the newly licensed attorney.…
Can You Get Fired For Speaking Your Mind Online?
Employees are free to express their opinions, but their employers may hold them responsible for the content of what they say. With the widespread use of social media and the blurring of the lines between work and home, many workplaces…
New York State Bar Association Event To Examine Issues Related to Social Media and Free Speech in the Workplace
What happens when political speech causes friction and disputes in the workplace? What rights do employees have when speaking about current events on social media? Many businesses and employers are struggling with these issues due to the recent conflict in…
Social Media Can Change Outcomes in the Courtroom
Social media affects the public’s perception and results of jury trials – and legal experts are examining the true impact. Brian Donnelly and Gary Muhlstock, partners at Cullen and Dykman, discussed how social media has already affected court cases in…
Miranda Warnings: Depp v. Heard and the Effects of Social Media on Trials
The Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial did more than fill the gossip columns in the tabloids. The case demonstrated the expanded use and power of social media -- often by third parties not involved in the case. In…
Trigger Tranquility, Not Outrage: What the Depp v. Heard Trial Can Teach Clients About Communicating During Disputes
The ongoing connection between Heard and Depp, the effect of social media influencers on both and the notoriety of the trial make this case an excellent pedagogical tool to teach clients about the dangers of using social media and online…
Are a Judge’s Social Media Posts Ethical?
While there is no rule explicitly prohibiting judges from using social media platforms such as YouTube, important ethical considerations arise when judges do so, and each scenario should be evaluated with respect to its unique circumstances.
Catching Up to Technology: Using Social Media Posts as Evidence
To many outside the legal world, the images and videos posted on social media during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6 would seem to be enough to press charges. During a recent New York State Bar Association webinar, "Criminal Investigations…
