Ambrose McCall Interviewed on Employment-Related and Legal Implications of Social Media Activity

March 25, 2013

Ambrose V. McCall, a partner in the Peoria, Illinois office of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, was interviewed today on Peoria’s "The Greg and Dan Show," a morning show on 1470 WMBD AM radio.

The discussion focused on social media and a recent example in which a number of individuals experienced adverse employment actions directly following their social media activities at a professional conference. Mr. McCall commented on the issues presented in this incident, as well as other hypothetical situations, including the employment-related implications of social media communications. He also discussed common misperceptions of First Amendment protections.

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Ambrose McCall is a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in Hinshaw's Peoria, Illinois office. He advises clients on a range of employment issues, including regulatory, compliance or employee program matters. In addition, he represents a number of clients in commercial litigation and real estate litigation matters. He also defends clients against claims of professional liability, employment discrimination, and civil rights. Mr. McCall’s clients include a wide variety of insurers, professionals, and business entities throughout Illinois.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a U.S.-based law firm with offices nationwide. The firm's national reputation spans the insurance industry, the financial services sector, professional services, and other highly regulated industries. Hinshaw provides holistic legal solutions—from litigation and dispute resolution, and business advisory and transactional services, to regulatory compliance—for clients of all sizes. Visit www.hinshawlaw.com for more information and follow @Hinshaw on LinkedIn and X.