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Perspective

Oct. 10, 2013

The many 'causes' of social media

Lawsuits arising from social media will only increase - from plaintiffs asserting First Amendment protection to defendants facing liability for their online speech. By Allison Brehm


By Allison Brehm


It comes as no surprise that social media is today's town square. Be it Facebook, Twitter, Line, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest or Reddit, social media provides near instantaneous connection to vast social networks, with opportunities to build relationships, stay informed, share ideas, spread content, raise money, attract followers, and develop business, among a variety of other opportunities. With this connectivity, the opportunity to exerci...

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