In The News

    • February 9, 2012
      "Workplace policies on tweeting"
      Atlanta Journal-Constitution
      Eric L. Barnum
      Schiff Hardin partner Eric Barnum is quoted in this article about CNN analyst Roland Martin's suspension from the network after Martin posted a Twitter update that was perceived as homophobic. Mr. Barnum, who focuses on employment litigation, points out that laws governing employment relationships in social media differ from state to state, but that in no case does the First Amendment bar an employer from terminating an employee.
    • July 6, 2011
      'Q&A With Schiff Hardin’s Eric Barnum'
      Law360
      Eric L. Barnum
      The Law360 newswire conducted a detailed interview with Schiff Hardin partner Eric Barnum, a trial lawyer in the firm’s Atlanta office. The piece covers career-related topics including challenging cases and opposing counsel, and trial preparation routines.