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

[Michael Snow]

Thomas Dalton wrote:
> 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.
>   
With respect to the lawyer's client, this is true, but that only shifts 
us to the question of identifying the client.

--Michael Snow