Constitutional Law
Feb. 22, 2021
Can professional associations dismiss members for internet posts?
Many private organizations, including those in which people are essentially required to join for business purposes, will likely implement new policies regulating their members’ online posts to curb the abundance of hate-filled rhetoric.
Joshua J. Borger
Partner
Berliner Cohen LLP
Email: joshua.borger@berliner.com
Boston College Law School; Newton MA
Josh practices commercial and civil litigation in a variety of areas, including unfair business practices, breach of contract, trademarks, trade secrets, fraud, employment, insurance coverage and litigation, Proposition 65, and general business litigation. In addition to his litigation work, Josh represents companies in nonlitigation matters, including employment matters and licensing agreements.
Many private organizations, including those in which people are essentially required to join for business purposes, will likely implement new policies regulating their members' online posts to curb the abundance of hate-filled rhetoric. However, there is a dearth of legal authority outlining the rights of both the organizations and their members in removing a member for statements made online. This article addresses these issues with emphasis on a new rule by the Nati...
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