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Word of Mouth Marketing: The Bad, and the Ugly

The ‘wild west’ nature of the Internet is creating a tough environment for businesses relying on word of mouth marketing (WOMM). While this is a challenge that generally impacts consumer product companies, recent findings...more

General Liability Policies May Cover Antitrust, Patent, and Other Business Litigation – Part 1

General liability insurance is frequently overlooked in business litigation. These policies, however, include coverage for “disparagement” and “malicious prosecution.” Both terms are construed broadly and may provide coverage...more

When Do Social Media Comments Become Defamation On The Internet?

It was reported that a 14-year-old Georgia middle school student is suing two of her classmates for libel after they created a phony Facebook page for her. The page had her name and information, with her profile picture...more