[Foundation-l] Fwd: [WL-News] Wikimedia Foundation in danger of losing immunity under the Communications Decency Act

[Thomas Dalton]

On 20/05/2008, Ray Saintonge <saintonge at telus.net> wrote:
> Thomas Dalton wrote:
>  >> Both Mike and Jimmy have tried to be clear when they're communicating
>  >>  an official position.  There have been problems with this in the past
>  >>  (the events leading to Erik's short desysopping, for example, among
>  >>  others), but I think in general everyone's more aware of this now.
>  >>  The bulk of administrators and I hope all the Stewards are aware of
>  >>  the issues and won't sanction when there's no clear "the Foundation
>  >>  OFFICE hat was on".
>  >>
>  > I think, when Mike is giving legal advice, it's natural to assume he's
>  > doing that in an official capacity, regardless of what headgear he may
>  > be wearing.
>
> That requires distinguishing between legal advice, and a lawyer's opinion.

A lawyer's opinion on a legal matter related to their employment would
generally be considered legal advice.