In the article "Lawyers warn AEC companies of social media pitfalls," journalist Melody Finnemore explained how companies are recognizing social media's value as a marketing, business development and recruiting tool. Finnemore then turned to Portland labor and employment attorney Barb Bloom to shed light on the potential legal landmines of social media and to provide basic guidelines employers should follow to avoid getting into trouble. Bloom addressed pertinent issues such as harassment, hiring, employee privacy, discipline and what to include in social media policies.

Read Finnemore's article on The Daily Journal of Commerce's website.