Ethical Implications and Social Media

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About This Course

The advancement and pervasiveness of social media and emerging technologies present a host of issues for an attorney or firm. It is essential for any practicing attorney to understand these issues and how they may present potential for conflict. Presented by Jonathan Ezor, an attorney and law professor who frequently writes and speaks about ethics and social media, this all-inclusive CLE course begins with a description of the various risks attorneys face from mobile technologies, social networks and the internet. These complications include unintentional disclosure to due to network access, the dangers of telecommuting, confidentiality, and exposure. The course will explain the various risks, as detailed below, and outline most effective methods for managing them and ensuring proper and professional use of technology and tools. Some potential risks to be discussed will include:
  • Protecting proprietary and confidential information
  • Exposure under local ethics rules
  • Strategies to ascertain verifiability of online sources
  • Electronic discovery
  • Safeguarding client records
  • Avoiding waiver of attorney-client privilege
  • Protecting against inadvertent contact with legal adversaries
  • Guidelines for avoiding unethical, deceptive practices during litigation

*This course qualifies as a Transitional course but can only be taken by Newly Admitted attorneys in NY that have a special exemption from the requirement that skills and ethics credits be taken in an approved live format. This course can be taken by all Experienced NY attorneys.

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