Online retailer Harriet Carter Gifts recently obtained summary judgment from the district court in a class action under Pennsylvania wiretap law. At the heart of this case is the interpretation and application of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act of 1978 (WESCA), a statute designed to regulate the interception of electronic communications. The
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Movement
Numerous companies are considering, or already transitioned to, a "bring your own device" (BYOD) model. Under a BYOD program, employees are permitted to connect their own personal devices (iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, PDA, etc.) to the employer’s networks and systems to complete job duties either in the office or working remotely. While a BYOD program has numerous benefits
Social Media and the Holidays
As the holidays approach, I am reminded of an employment law attorney I used to know who wrote a column about this time of year about holiday parties. He would warn Human Resources (“HR”) professionals to beware of sexual harassment issues as the punch flows and inhibitions dissipate at the annual office get-together. How things have