Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 17, 2016
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Law Offices of Butzel Long
Categories
Leading Attorneys Robin Luce-Herrmann and Jennifer Dukarski will join Free Press Editorial Page Director, Ron Dzwonkowski in a timely discussion on social media and the law. What are the implications to your business, even your brand?
The event ” Ouch…Careful What You Say: Social Media and the Law” hosted by the Association for Women in Communications-Detroit Chapter will be held at Butzel Long at 41000 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 from 5:30-8:30 PM.
In this era of social engagement how do you protect yourself against possible lawsuits? Why could a retweet possibly trigger legal action? How do you navigate the digital landscape without violating intellectual property laws?
It sounds so simple. Ask your employees to post a glowing review about your company’s product or service. Use a poem in your company’s ad that exemplifies its philosophy. Find the perfect photo on Google Images to support your blog article.
“Though your intent is perfectly innocent,” states Laura Oliveto, Vice President of AWC-Detroit. “You may be unaware of myriad hidden dangers that could get you – and your company – into legal hot water.”
Today many are confused by what information can or cannot be legally shared through social media. This enlightening and beneficial discussion is intended to provide guidelines.
The distinguished panel includes:
•Robin Luce-Herrmann, leader of the Butzel Long’s Media Group and Chair of the State Bar’s Law and the Media Committee.
•Jennifer Dukarski, an expert in intellectual property and technology law associate based in Butzel Long’s Ann Arbor office, practicing in the areas of intellectual property, media and technology.
•Ron Dzwonkowski, former Free Press Editorial Page Director and vice president of the Michigan Press Association.
This is an important topic for all business that are currently using or considering social media as a communication tool. Implications for wrongful use of intellectual property are too severe to be ignored.
Registration and networking begins at 5:30, a light supper will be served at 6:00, and the program will commence at 7:00 pm and will be followed by a Q&A. Cost is $25 for AWC members, $35 for future members, and $15 for students and recent graduates.
This Event is Open to the Public
To learn more about this event and to register visit www.womcomdetroit.org/events/
About the Association for Women in Communications-Detroit
The Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Detroit Chapter encourages collaboration among communications professionals while promoting and developing individual career goals.
Membership is open to professionals and students in all disciplines of communications. Established in 1938, the chapter covers the state of Michigan and offers informative programs on shared practices and trends in communications and networking opportunities.
For additional information:
Contact email is [email protected]
Phone is 248-643-6590
Media contact: Melinda Kollins
[email protected] or at 248-722-5408
About Our Speakers
-Robin Luce Herrmann is a shareholder based in Butzel Long’s Bloomfield Hills office, and leads its Media group, as well as its Social Media, Privacy and Technology Specialty Team. She serves as General Counsel to the Michigan Press Association, with more than 300 member publications throughout the state.
Robin advises on and litigates a variety of media issues, including advertising and branding; libel; privacy; advertising clearance; endorsement issues; and content licensing. She is the Chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Law and the Media Committee.
-Jennifer A. Dukarski is an associate based in Butzel Long’s Ann Arbor office, practicing in the areas of intellectual property, media and technology. She focuses her practice at the intersection of technology and communications with an emphasis on the legal issues arising from emerging and disruptive innovation: vehicle safety, connected and autonomous cars, data privacy and security, patient portals and telehealth, infotainment, and mobile apps. With experience in intellectual property, automotive and media law, she leads clients in securing and protecting technology through transactions and litigation
-Jon Dzwonkowski. During the early years of his career, he worked in radio, then from 1976-83, at the Associated Press in Detroit and Lansing. He joined the Free Press Lansing bureau as a reporter, and in 1983, served in a variety of capacities, including Oakland County editor, assistant city editor, and projects editor.
As Projects Editor, he had responsibility for significant Free Press enterprise, ranging from a groundbreaking series on gay rights, to a 1994 series on American values, to a 1996 investigation of nursing homes. He also has edited serial stories on murder mysteries and child custody fights. He assembled conversation groups on race relations and also has overseen Free Press election coverage, polling and computer-assisted reporting.
He is retired from the position of Free Press Editorial Page Editor, which he held since 1998. He is a member of the board of the Michigan Coalition for Open Government, vice president of the Michigan Press Association and a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.