The Social Media Lawcast

Can you fire an employee for what they say on Facebook? The law is a bit tricky, and the answers isn

Want to run a contest or sweepstakes online? Then you need to know the state and federal laws for giveaways along with the rules for each social media platform. In this episode, social media attorney Ethan Wall takes you through the laws that govern sweepstakes, contests, and lotteries so your next giveaway can be a success.

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Want to leave your mark on the world? Then you need a trademark! But how do you protect your name, logo, and tagline? Social media attorney Ethan Wall will explain what trademarks are, why you need them, and how to get one.

You and your business spend hours a day on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You must own your social media content, right? Not always. In this episode, social media lawyer Ethan Wall explains how copyright law, contract law, and employment law will decide who owns your social media profiles, content, and followers.

Facebook is becoming so powerful these days that the government wants to regulate it. Seriously. Social media attorney Ethan Wall talks about the arguments for and against Facebook regulation, and the impact of regulating social media sites on businesses, brands, and the law.

Are you up to speed with influencer law? Brands that partner with influencers receive enormous exposure, but all too often companies and influencers are violating federal law by not following influencer laws. In this episode, social media lawyer Ethan Wall breaks down everything you need to know about influencer marketing law.

Is social media law really a thing? You bet. Social media attorney Ethan Wall talks about the effect of social media on the law, including influencer law, compliance, intellectual property and Internet law. As the founder of The Social Media Law Firm, Ethan will teach you how to protect your brand and grow your business on social media.