Legal Issues Around Pinterest
Arik Hanson of ACH Communications interviewed me about Pinterest. We discussed some of the major legal concerns that have been raised over the past few weeks and where Pinterest is likely to go from here.
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What Do Pinterest’s Updated Terms of Service Mean for Business Users?
By now you are probably aware that Pinterest has updated its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy as of March 23, 2012. The changes will be effective April 6, 2012. The site has been sending emails to users informing them of the update and has posted the email regarding the changes to its blog as […]
Do You Like Free Advertising? Or, How to Make Pinterest Work for Your Business
The hot new social site is Pinterest, alternately referred to as a threat to Facebook and Twitter and the biggest threat to copyright since Napster. If Pinterest would be an asset to your business, how can you ensure your customers can feel comfortable pinning your products or services?
What is the Creative Commons and How Does It Interact with Fair Use?
The Creative Commons is a project initiated in part by professors at my alma mater, Duke Law, through their work at the Center for the Public Domain. The Creative Commons says that it “develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and innovation.” What exactly does that mean?
Advertising: Who Knew It Was So Complicated?
You want to send a newsletter to your customers, or you are interested in doing some direct mailing, or you want to start your own email marketing list for your current and prospective customers. You have vague ideas that some things are allowed and others will get you into trouble, but you aren’t sure with whom or why. What to do?