Archive for July, 2009

Lori Drew Acquitted by Judge in Cyber Bullying Suicide Case

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

On July 2, a federal judge overturned guilty verdicts rendered by the jury against Lori Drew, 50, who was accused of participating in a cyber bullying scheme against 13-year-old Megan Meier, who later committed suicide.
This case demonstrates why we need federal laws to stop cyber bullying, harassment and abuse.

Federal Anti-Cyber Bullying Laws Needed to Stop Harassment, Bullying and Abuse

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

According to the Wall Street Journal article, “CyberBullying Report Opposes Regulation,” a recent report on cyberbullying suggests that, unlike other Internet scares, this one is well-founded, but it questions some of the regulatory efforts that are gathering steam.  “The report, by the Progress & Freedom Foundation, a right-leaning Washington think tank that focuses on technology […]

You can’t Stop Bullying at Work with Employee Satisfaction Programs

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Most people believe that happy employees are more productive, treat each other better and give better customer service.  That’s not true.