I have often been asked by client’s whether there are any legalities to pay attention to when getting into the business of blogging. My firsthand response is to consider common sense approach to blogging. Certainly a company that is blogging should not engage in anything they would not normally do in print otherwise. Steve Rubel at Micro Persuasion points to an article in Law.com referring to blogs. It is a well written synopsis of legal issues related to blogging in the workplace.The Electronic Freedom Foundation has written a Legal Guide For Bloggers, which answers some of the more frequently asked questions realted to blogging and the law. I would suggest that if you have a legal question about blogging, check here for a possible overview of your answer. You should always consult legal counsel if you feel the need. There will be a rise of lawsuits related to blogging as it is inevitable in our litigious society. The best protection is to know your rights, and the rights of others.
