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Online Social Networking and Your Career: Are You Staying Ahead of the Game?

Ever heard of Facebook? Chances are some of your employees have, and they may even mention your company name in their profiles. Yes, in-house counsel should be aware of social networking sites, but maybe not in order to police them- but to join them. Find out about this type of online social networking, and explore some of its potential benedits, as well as some of the issues you need to know.

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Cybersquatting Cease and Desist Letter

A sample cybersquatting cease and desist letter.  User registered and is continuing to use domain names in bad faith that are confusingly similar to company's federally registered service mark.  Company demands that user immediately ceases and desists all use of the company's service marks, agrees in writing that it will not engage in further use of company's service marks, will immediately transfer the domain names to company, and will cease and desist all use of company's copyrighted materials.

Internet Usage Guidelines

An internet usage policy that provides guidelines for access to and usage of the Internet. It applies to all permanent and temporary company employees, consultants, contractors, and agents who access the Internet using either company equipment or the company's designated Internet browser. All those subject to the policy must submit a signed copy to human resources.

Internet and Email Usage Policy

An internet and e-mail usage policy intended as a guide and aid to provide current and potential customers with better service and expertise based on research. 

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Top Ten Tips For Corporate Counsel In Dealing With The New FRCP on e-Discovery

In December 2006, the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) will force deep changes in how corporations approach litigation. They will require more discussions and planning for the preservation, collection, and production of electronic evidence earlier in the litigation process than ever before.