Orlando partner Rex Stephens authored an article, "Strategic Electronic Information Policies Can Minimize Legal Exposure," which was published on March 17, 2009, on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) website.
According to Stephens, "Since the advent of capitalism, dissemination of information has been the lifeblood of business. Over time, companies' communication strategies have evolved from newspaper ads and product placements on 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' to 'webinars' and e-mail 'blasts.' Corporate policies and governmental oversight, including judicial decisions, have tried to keep up. But the methods of communication have grown exponentially, and companies (and the government) are struggling to keep pace. As a result, it is difficult to weigh the uncertain legal and business risks against the advantages associated with electronic information."
Stephens goes on to discuss various aspects of electronic information companies should consider, including: