Brenda’s Blog

In my previous blogs, I encouraged you to be cautious about using social media when you’re involved in a lawsuit – or if you believe you might be involved in one. What about other possible pitfalls when your online activities could affect your legal rights? For instance: Does your employer have the right to review your non-work emails and social media posts? The answer is most likely yes. Employees have no expectation of privacy when using company devices. Some employers have social media a…

As we discussed last time, social media are great for staying in touch with your family and friends and for sharing photos and information. But if you become a party to a lawsuit, it can be used to hurt you in a lawsuit. All of your communications, photos and posts can be and likely will be used by the opposing party in the proceedings. My best advice is to stay off of social media until your case is over. If you can’t bring yourself to do that, do, at the very least, be very…

Social media is a great tool for staying in touch with your family and friends, and for sharing photos and information. But if you become a party to a lawsuit, it’s not such a great thing – especially if you are sharing everything you are doing and everything you know. All of your communications, photos and posts can be, and likely will be, used by the opposing party in the proceedings. You may think that blocking another person will prevent the use of your social medi against you. You c…

The Out of the Shadows program held today at Jacksonville State University was a great success. We had informative speakers, interesting topics and lively discussions on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness. Here a some of the hard-working committee members that made this program memorable. Thanks to all our supporters, sponsors, speakers and guests.…