Being a new form of communication, blogs have yet to find their exact niche. The questions of whether bloggers are journalists, and to what extent they are protected by the First Amendement, remain open. Corporations should pay attention to and get involved in the discussion--the issues impact a company's policies with regard to its blog's content and comments.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation offers a comprehensive rundown of pertinent legal issues.
Commentary from David L. Hudson on blogging and the First Amendment.
Commentary from Jennifer L. Peterson on the touchy subjects of defamation, privacy, and copyright protection.
An A-to-Z explanation of podcasting legal issues from Creative Commons.
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