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The Board TableSocial Media Case and How It Impacts School Board LiabilityLet us know what you think!In this episode of The Board Table, NCSBA Legal Counsel Christine Scheef chats with Justice Warren, NCSBA’s Assistant Legal Counsel, about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Lindke v. Freed social media case and how it affects board members social media liability and policies. NCSBA is the professional organization that represents local boards of education in North Carolina. It is a member-driven association that supports the school governance team—school board members, superintendents, senior administrative staff and board assistants—in its complex leadership role. We help dev...2024-06-0717 minThe Board TableSchool Board Litigation Against Social Media CompaniesLet us know what you think!In this episode of The Board Table, NCSBA Legal Counsel Christine Scheef chats with Maya Weinstein, an attorney at Tharrington Smith, about the multi-district lawsuit against social media companies. While Tharrington Smith is not directly involved in the litigation, they have advised boards as they considered whether to join the lawsuit. Christine and Maya discuss the theory behind the suit, the current status of the litigation, and other issues. NCSBA is the professional organization that represents local boards of education in North Carolina. It is a member-driven association that s...2024-04-0918 minThe Board TableThe Leandro Case - A History and UpdateLet us know what you think!Executive Director Leanne Winner and Legal Counsel/Director of Policy Christine Scheef discuss recent developments in the Leandro case, a lawsuit brought in 1994 alleging that students in low-wealth counties were denied their right to a sound basic education under the North Carolina constitution. NCSBA is the professional organization that represents local boards of education in North Carolina. It is a member-driven association that supports the school governance team—school board members, superintendents, senior administrative staff and board assistants—in its complex leadership role. We help develop, communicate, and advocate for t...2022-04-0224 min
BCLT's Expert SeriesLast Week in Texas with Michael Smith | Episode 18Who's afraid of a design patent? An ex parte injunction demonstrates that we should all be paying attention. And how much is enough when it comes to claim charts? Judge Albright gives us meaningful guidance and a strong warning about second chances.
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Wayne Stacy (BCLT), Michael Smith (Scheef & Stone)
Wayne Stacy 00:06
Welcome, everyone to the Berkeley Center for Law and technologies last week in Texas podcast. I'm your host, Wayne Stacey. And we are here once again with Michael Smith. You've heard me say it before. If...2022-01-2730 minThe Board TableThe Snapchat Case - UpdateLet us know what you think!NCSBA Legal Counsel/Director of Policy Christine Scheef gives an update on the Snapchat case after the US Supreme Court's decision.NCSBA is the professional organization that represents local boards of education in North Carolina. It is a member-driven association that supports the school governance team—school board members, superintendents, senior administrative staff and board assistants—in its complex leadership role. We help develop, communicate, and advocate for the perspective of North Carolina school districts. Follow NCSBA on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for more updates.2021-09-0909 minThe Board TableThe Snapchat CaseLet us know what you think!This episode of The Board Table has all the makings of a tv movie — a court case, a cheerleader, and the wildly popular social media platform, Snapchat. Do you have your popcorn yet?As fascinating as it sounds, this court case could have significant implications for school districts across the country and will likely become a landmark case for student free speech. NCSBA’s new Legal Counsel and Director of Policy Christine Scheef and Assistant Legal Counsel Janine Murphy unpack the details and discuss why this case is important for...2021-04-1934 min