Legal Issues - BlogOrlando
Back from lunch, everyone is trying to avoid the post-lunch coma, and it's on to Legal Issues. Not the most exciting topic of the day, but perhaps the most imporant to one's bottom line or sanity. Andrea Werkerle is our discussion leader.
Not a lot of federal or state case law yet. But lots of laws do apply to the internet and speech. Mainly watch for Defamation.
Alternate conflict resolution ideas need to be developed. Think about the inevitable Bad PR that results from sending a cease and desist order to a blogger.
Blog comments policy. You should have one that prohibits defamatory statements. Explain moderation procedure and give ability to notify for takedown, etc.
Copyright vs CC licenses.
VideoBlogging: Do you have to secure a release from every person who shows up in your videoblog? What if they're in a public setting? Better to err on the side of caution is the rule.
Andrea's post with resources.
