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Social media and company announcements

Social media and company announcements

Published on: 10 April 2013

Published by: LexisPSL

Social media and company announcements
Original news
Do UK companies use social media in a similar fashion as US companies to make announcements?
How are company announcements and disclosure of company information governed in the UK at the moment?
What are the regulatory challenges to using social media in that way in the UK?
What should lawyers advising in this area of law take note of in advising their clients?

Article summary

Corporate analysis: When is it acceptable for companies to use social media to issue public announcements? Ashley Hurst, partner at Olswang, says social media is starting to take a more prominent role in disseminating company information but is no alternative to RIS announcements. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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