Metadata Dangers, Smartphone Usage, Twitter and LinkedIn for Legal Professionals

Metadata Risks and Minimizing Them

1.What is ‘metadata?’ What dangers does metadata present to legal professionals and clients who are unaware of it? How should these risks be minimized?

2.Most legal professionals use a “smart phone.” Reflecting upon some of the themes and rules of conduct we’ve covered in this course, discuss how a smart phone can be used effectively. Discuss some of the risks and considerations that should be taken into account in using one.

3.Many legal professionals are tempted to use Twitter to interact with other professionals or clients, as well as to market their brand. With regard to some of the themes and rules of conduct covered in this course, discuss how Twitter can be used effectively taking into account any risks.

4.Many legal professionals are tempted to use LinkedIn to interact with other professionals or clients as well as to market their brand. With regard to some of the themes and rules of conduct covered in this course, discuss how LinkedIn can be used effectively taking into account any risks.

5.Use software to create a pamphlet advertising a fictional paralegal firms’ services. Attach a short essay describing either how it complies or how it breaches (do one or the other) the Paralegal Rules of Conduct with respect to marketing of legal services.