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Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement... more +
Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement was communicated or published to a third party 3) the defendant caused the statement to be communicated or published, either intentionally or at least negligently 4) some harm was suffered as a result. less -
Cranfill Sumner LLP

Defamation and Reputation Management in the Digital Age

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Defamation is the act of communicating false statements about a person that injures their reputation. Legal protections for a person’s reputation go back to common law and were well developed over the past two centuries....more

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The Potential Applicability of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in Search Engines in the AI Age

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In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the integration of AI into search engines has marked a significant shift. Recent announcements from major tech events such as Apple’s WWDC 2024 and Google I/O...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Double Check Your Work: Online Content Creators Who Use Defamatory Material From a Third Party May Not Be Protected By the...

In Rose Bui v. Ngo Ky (No. G062338, filed May 8, 2024 and certified for partial publication), the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District reversed a trial court’s grant of a special motion to strike Plaintiff’s complaint...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Revenge Porn Damages

In the age of digital connectivity, our lives are intricately woven into the fabric of the internet. This connectivity brings about unprecedented opportunities for communication but also exposes us to vulnerabilities...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

How to Manage an Online Reputation Crisis

An online reputation crisis can be defined as a situation where an individual or business faces a significant and often damaging shift in how they are perceived online. Whether through negative reviews, malicious rumors, or...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Part 2(B) – Section 230: 27 Years Old And Still In The Spotlight

In this second installment of our six-part series examining Section 230, the section of the 1996 Communications Decency Act (CDA) that immunizes online service providers from liability stemming from the publication and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Part 2(A) – Section 230: 27 Years Old And Still In The Spotlight

In this second installment of our six-part series examining Section 230, the section of the 1996 Communications Decency Act (CDA) that immunizes online service providers from liability stemming from the publication and...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Develop Online Reputation Management Strategy

Nearly every detail you’d need to know about a business can be found online. From hours of operation to location, featured products and current promotions, information is just one click away. Along with customers finding...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

How To Deal with Online Defamation

It can be an incredibly stressful situation to face targeted online harassment, whether it’s on social media, review sites, or any other corner of the internet. As our society becomes more reliant on the internet on a daily...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

What Is Online Defamation?

The internet has revolutionized communication, making it easier than ever to share information about people, businesses, and organizations. However, the ability to rapidly disseminate information also has its downsides,...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

How to Manage Yelp Business Reviews

Yelp is an incredibly important tool for consumers to gather information online about all types of businesses. While the general perception has always been that Yelp is a site to look up restaurants, the platform has expanded...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Will Generative AI Create a Break in the Impenetrable Wall That Is Section 230?

Notwithstanding the robust protection it provides in many other contexts, Section 230 may not protect online platforms developing generative AI systems from legal liability arising from false information produced by their...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Russia, Neighbors, and a Copyright-protected Social Media Post = Fair Use?

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​​​​​​​What additional value does a copyright registration confer on a run-of-the-mill neighborhood social media post? Not a lot, it appears. Earlier this year, the First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit...more

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How Can Doctors Respond To and Remove Fake Reviews from the Internet?

A positive internet reputation is an expected prerequisite for conducting business. Negative internet content, including negative reviews, can destroy an operation....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Seven Things You Should Do Right Now to Protect Your Online Reputation

Billions of Google searches occur every day. Sources estimate that the average person conducts between three to four daily Google searches....more

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Australia's High Court Confirms Facebook Page "Owner" Responsible For Defamatory Comments by Third Parties

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Background  - Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd, Nationwide News Pty Ltd and Australian News Channel Pty Ltd all maintain public Facebook pages allowing comments from members of the public. Dylan Voller commenced...more

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Ontario, Canada: Superior Court Creates New Tort of Internet Harassment

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Regardless of social media policies establishing expectations for employee conduct online, online harassment is still a prevalent issue in the workplace as well as in society more generally. ...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Trump vs. Twitter: The Feud Over Section 230 and Online Censorship

As part of Spilman's Decoded: Technology Law Insights e-newsletter, Spilman members Joseph Schaeffer and Nick Mooney discuss Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and how it plays into President Trump's recent...more

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What Can I Do If My Reputation Has Been Trashed Online?

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Your reputation is an important yet fragile asset. Thanks to the Internet, word of mouth has global near instantaneous reach. If you are the victim of an online attack, it's imperative that you take care of it quickly. ...more

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How to Find the Identity of an Anonymous Author Online

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If an anonymous poster makes damaging claims about you online, there are legal options available to have the post removed and reveal the author. IP litigation and Internet attorney Laura Rogal explains what steps you can...more

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Digital Crisis PR: Dealing with Negative Online Reviews

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Whether posted by customers, employees, or others, negative online reviews can be damaging to your business. In this episode, Elisa D’Amico and Desiree Moore offer four tips to manage and minimize the repercussions from...more

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Digital Crisis PR: Removal of Unlawful Content from Digital Platforms

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Whether you are an individual, a start-up, or a multi-million dollar corporation, there is an art to removal-or “takedowns”- of unlawful content or negative reviews that have been posted about you or your business online. In...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

European Court Rules That Merely Hyperlinking Is Not Defamatory

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Here is a sentence we don't write very often: A decision this week of the European Court of Human Rights has brought U.S. and European defamation law into greater alignment. Well, at least regarding hyperlinks to defamatory...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Critics, Trolls and the Disgruntled Few: Reputation Management in the Age of Social Media

Managing reputation is tough when every person with a social media account is a potential critic with global reach. Organizations must contend with the concern that one negative social media posting could destroy hard-earned...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

In a Divided Opinion, California Supreme Court Squashes End Run around CDA Immunity That Sought to Compel a Non-Party Online...

In a closely-followed dispute, the California Supreme Court vacated a lower court order, based upon a default judgment in a defamation action, which had directed Yelp, Inc. (“Yelp”), a non-party to the original suit, to take...more

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