ProfNet Experts Available on Jury Duty, Washington Redskins, First Amendment Rights, More Also in This Edition: Jobs for Writers and Media Industry Blog Posts

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Medical Record Security Still Suspect
• Redskins on Defense After Trademark Canceled
• U.S. Supreme Court Protects Public Employees' First Amendment Rights
• Lawyers Allowed to Check Social Media Posts of Jurors

MEDIA JOBS

• Managing Editor - The Houston Press (TX)
• Travel Reporter - U.S. News & World Report (DC)
• News Editor - Montrose Daily Press (CO)
  
  OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
• What's on Your Summer Reading List?
• Eleven AP Style Tips for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
• Media 411: Kid Reporters Are Journalism's Future

EXPERT ALERTS:

Medical Record Security Still Suspect
Jennifer Ecklund
Attorney
Thompson & Knight in Dallas
"More than 1,000 major data breaches have now been reported by health care providers since the federal government began requiring disclosure in 2009. That milestone reflects the unauthorized exposure of records for nearly 31.7 million individuals during the past five years. The health care setting has particular challenges in dealing with data breaches because of the high volume of sensitive information to be protected, the large number of people who may be involved in the care of an individual patient, and data available on a wide range of personal and portable devices. While hospitals, pharmacies and associated businesses are increasing investment in encryption software and similar cybersecurity tools, government investigations and penalties are also on the rise."
Media Contact: Barry Pound, [email protected]
  

Redskins on Defense After Trademark Canceled
William Munck
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Munck Wilson Mandala in Dallas
"The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled decades-old federal trademark registrations for the Washington Redskins team name, saying that the term 'redskin' is disparaging to a substantial group of Native Americans. While the action does not prevent the NFL team from using the name, it potentially complicates their business model. The Redskins' trademark has been registered for generations and has been criticized by the Native American community for almost as long, with more voices being added to the chorus recently. While rebranding away from using the name may be costly, the overall brand will likely benefit."
Media Contact: Robert Tharp, [email protected]

U.S. Supreme Court Protects Public Employees' First Amendment Rights
Sheldon H. Nahmod
Professor
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
"The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously made it clear that public employees need not fear employer discipline when they testify truthfully under subpoena as whistleblowers about matters of public concern arising out of their employment. This is a very important First Amendment public employee decision."
Nahmod co-authored an amicus brief in support of Central Alabama Community College employee Edward Lane on behalf of 65 law professors who teach and write in the areas of employment law and constitutional law.
Media Contact: Gwendolyn E. Osborne, [email protected]

Lawyers Allowed to Check Social Media Posts of Jurors
Daniel T. Coyne
Clinical Professor
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
"The ability to review public social media of jurors and potential jurors is an incredibly valuable tool for defense attorneys. We now have additional information about jurors we did not have a decade ago through their tweets, posts, blogs and other social media communication. As a result, we are better able to identify potential jurors who have misrepresented themselves or who many have preconceived notions before they are seated." 
Coyne, a criminal defense attorney, often teaches seminars on "How to Use Social Media for Pretrial Investigations and Cross-Examination."
Media Contact: Gwendolyn E. Osborne, [email protected]

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MEDIA JOBS:

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• Managing Editor - The Houston Press (TX)
• Travel Reporter - U.S. News & World Report (DC)
• News Editor - Montrose Daily Press (CO)
  
  

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line at [email protected]

• WHAT'S ON YOUR SUMMER READING LIST? Summer's here and the days are longer. With summer vacation in mind, it's only natural to think about picking up a good read. Check out this list of recommended summer reading. Which ones will you add to your list? http://prn.to/1izJ2EV
• ELEVEN AP STYLE TIPS FOR THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP. With São Paolo, Brazil, in the world spotlight, writers will be kicking around edits to achieve top content. The Associated Press has published its topical guide for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, compiling essential terms, spelling and usage for the month-long competition. Here are things to keep in mind when writing about the World Cup: http://prn.to/SXIb4X
• MEDIA 411: KID REPORTERS ARE JOURNALISM'S FUTURE. If kids are the future, then let's teach them. It is fundamental to their future that they speak and write well. The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, a nationwide team of kid reporters ages 10-14, is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. Students with a strong interest in journalism and writing are encouraged to apply. Learn more: http://prn.to/1oLL47M

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