Look Before You Leap With Blogs

By Rush Nigut on August 14, 2006

I read this interesting article entitled, "Blogs Raise Copyright, Other Legal Issues" from The Business Journal of Milwaukee. The article discusses the legal issues raised by blogging including copyright infringement, defamation and privacy issues.

For lawyer bloggers there are a whole host of ethical issues to consider including confidentiality, lawyer advertising, unauthorized practice and ex parte contacts.

Companies considering a corporate blog should consider seeking advice from in-house counsel and/or outside counsel with a good understanding of technology and blog law.

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Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including…

Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including franchising and business law. Rush started his legal blog, Rush on Business, in 2006. He has been quoted or referenced by hundreds of other blogs, websites, and publications. He also is the editor of the Brick Gentry Trial Team blog and can help you identify the most qualified lawyer at Brick Gentry to handle your case. Our lawyers have a breadth of trial experience in personal injury, employment discrimination, business litigation, IP law, and class action cases.