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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Some 85% of US and UK corporate counsel at Fortune 1000 companies fear social media could push a minor problem into a major crisis. However, these concerns do not necessarily translate into action. The lawyers believe social media poses a risk to what 91% of them described as their company’s greatest asset, its reputation, but do not believe there is a legal risk and tend not to become heavily involved in planning for mitigation and response. Full story - New Law Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Some 85% of US and UK corporate counsel at Fortune 1000 companies fear social media could push a minor problem into a major crisis. However, these concerns do not necessarily translate into action. The lawyers believe social media poses a risk to what 91% of them described as their company’s greatest asset, its reputation, but do not believe there is a legal risk and tend not to become heavily involved in planning for mitigation and response. Full story - New Law Journal
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