richard liebowitz

The popularity of social media has exploded in recent years, with just about everyone having at least one type of social media account. Whether it's Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or some other platform, the reality is that social media accounts and interactions are pretty much unavoidable these days. Unfortunately, as more and more people use social media, there is also a greater chance of legal liability because intellectual property rights may be affected.

When a plaintiff brings a copyright claim or any other type of lawsuit, there has to be some basis for the legal action. Unfortunately, some lawyers choose to use the threat of a civil suit as leverage to force a cash settlement, even when the case has little or no merit.

Rachel Dolezal dismisses “selfie” copyright case against Paper Mag after legal maneuvering goes awry.