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Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D.
Cyberbullying Law informs attorneys on the role cyberbullying plays in the lives of their clients, adult or juvenile.
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Cyberbullying is the first pandemic of the twenty-first century. No country has escaped this phenomenon since the Internet became mainstream and litigation commenced in the 1990s. In fact, 2020 even witnessed cyber-abuse related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as race relations and protests.
Cyberbullying Law presents cases, comments, and legal research for attorneys, judges, and anyone interested in the rights and responsibilities of those involved in cyber abuse or harassment. Due to the ubiquity of all things digital, litigants invariably become enmeshed in electronic communication. This may lead to petitions for orders of protection or sua sponte orders from the bench regarding communication among parties, victims, and witnesses.
Practitioners in civil and criminal courts, or family and juvenile courts regularly confront instances of cyber abuse, whether constituting harassment, intimidation, stalking or threats. First Amendment protections are not absolute, although often claimed as a defense in many of these cases. Sexting, revenge pornography, and defamation are subjects of litigation across the country. Wrongful death lawsuits ("bullycide") have been filed against youthful bullies and their parents. Employment law also sees its share of cyberbullying involving employees and management. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is often the basis of a legal action for discrimination at work or wrongful termination. School districts face lawsuits alleging negligent handling of reports of bullying or "deliberate indifference" to reported incidents, based on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
To effectively represent a client, argue a case before a trial or appellate court, or simply play a video game with a family member, knowledge of cyberbullying and its consequences is essential.
Retired judge seeks to explain the legal precedents and ramifications of online harassment in newly updated edition of “Cyberbullying Law”. | McManis, Sam. "He's on the case against cyberbullying." Arizona Daily Sun, 26 Sept. 2020.
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Publications | Book
Social Media Law: A Handbook of Cases & Use, 3rd Edition
Publications | Book
The Shield of Silence: How Power Perpetuates a Culture of Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace
Publications | Book
Armies of Enablers: Survivor Stories of Complicity and Betrayal in Sexual Assaults
Audio and Video | On-Demand CLE
Who is Going to Build Affordable Housing? [CC]
Audio and Video | On-Demand CLE
Opening Plenary: Civil Rights Equity in Affordable Housing: History, Law Policy & Practice [CC]
Audio and Video | On-Demand CLE
Federal Vaccine Mandates: What Both Private and Public Sector Employers Need to Know [CC]
Sep
21
Events | Webinar
The Rights of Seniors from an English and European Perspective
What issues are affecting seniors in England, Wales and Europe? Are they different from those in the US? What proposed rules are being discussed and proposed that will affect seniors?
May
25
Events | Webinar
Women?s Wednesday Virtual Webinar
The Women’s Caucus Steering Committee Members will briefly introduce themselves, the topic, and the format, and will then lead breakout discussions.
Dec
06
Events | In-Person
Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
BIAS 60 min
To celebrate the ongoing relevance of the UDHR, the ABA International Law Section is partnering with the Paris Bar Association at the at the Maison du Barreau - the headquarters of the Paris Bar Asso…