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Andy Bitter

Are Social Media Accounts, Followers Trade Secrets?

Are Social Media Accounts, Followers Trade Secrets?

I first presented this article at the World Journalism Education Congress in Paris. It was recently published in the New York University Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law. Read the article or download a PDF version. Background In 2018 The

Anthony Adornato February 1, 2020February 1, 2020 Blog No Comments Read more

Who Owns A Reporter’s Social Media Accounts?

Who Owns A Reporter’s Social Media Accounts?

The Roanoke Times is suing one of its former sports reporters over what the outlet calls a breach of its social media policy. Andy Bitter, the reporter, left his position at the Times for a competing news outlet. He took with

Anthony Adornato August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 Blog No Comments Read more

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