Although this work week was shortened by the Memorial Day holiday, there were plenty of stories in the world of technology, law, and the workplace. Maybe it's because I just (finally) saw The Social Network, but the news about San Francisco start-up Hipster's unique search for employees stood out to me. Hipster, looking for engineers, has taken to the web with a hilarious (though somewhat concerning) pitch: they are offering $10,000, a year's supply of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, and an assortment of hilarious "hipster" accessories, such as a fixed gear bicycle, skinny jeans, and even "'stache grooming services."
Below are some of the other articles and blog posts that I've read in the last week. Although not as exciting as hipsters and free beer, I think they're still pretty interesting!
Technology in the Workplace
- Mandatory E-Verify Law Reintroduced in the House (Washington D.C. Employment Law Update)
- Start-up Offers New Hires $10,000, and All the Accoutrements of Hipsterdom (including a year's supply of beer) (Bits)
- Does your social media policy cover photographs and video? (Ohio Employer's Law Blog)
- How Wal-Mart engages with employees using social media (SmartBlog on Social Media)
- Court upholds termination of employee caught using cell phone camera at work (Ohio Employer's Law Blog)
- Another Pennsylvania Court Holds: Hand Over Your Facebook Password (Lawffice Space)
- PayPal: Google stole our employees and secrets (CNN Money)
- Social Media Distractions Are Costing Businesses Major Money (Mashable)
Technology and the Law More Generally
- The FDA Pivots to Regulate Apps? (EntreView)
- Pentagon to Consider Cyberattacks Acts of War (NY Times)
- Congressman, Sharp Voice on Twitter, Finds It Can Cut 2 Ways (NY Times)
- Ruling Spells Doom for Match.com Safety Suit (Courthouse News)
- Former Lawyers for Courtney Love Claim She Libeled Them in a Tweet (ABA Journal)
Technology in the News
- Groupon Plans I.P.O. With $30 Billion Valuation (DealBook)
- YouEye's Cheap Eye Tracking Lets Brands Use Your Webcam to Watch What You Watch (Fast Company)
- Twitter Goes Into Photo and Video Business (Bits)
- Web Hackings Rattle Media Companies (NY Times)
- iPad Finds a Place on Deck (NY Times)
- Consumer Complaints Made Easy. Maybe Too Easy (NY Times)
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