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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 -
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

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

File a John Doe Lawsuit for Anonymous Review

While filing a lawsuit for internet harassment or defamation may seem straightforward, there are many variables to consider before you can file suit. The biggest of these hurdles may also seem like the most obvious: Who are...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

Miller Nash LLP

Off the Clock in Oregon but Maybe on the Hook

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Despite Hollywood’s most recent high-profile case with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, defamation cases are notoriously difficult to win and often susceptible to pretrial dismissal. Yet, a recent Oregon Supreme Court case—Lowell...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

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

Jaburg Wilk

What Are My Legal Options if My Business Has Been Defamed?

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Social media is causing defamation claims to become more common. There are several areas for consideration if you feel your business has been defamed. First, what is defamation? Expressing an opinion is not defamation. For...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

ABA Weighs in on Lawyer Responses to Negative Online Reviews

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In an ethics opinion issued on January 13, 2021, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility  has provided guidance to practitioners on responding to negative online reviews...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Maddening Online Complaints: Saving You From Yourself

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We work hard for our businesses, and those of you who started your own enterprise are even more deeply concerned about it than others. Which is why criticism of your business can be so frustrating....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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Anonymous Online Speech: Considerations for Victims and Speakers

In today’s world — where social media has become a source of news for many — companies and individuals often find themselves the subject of negative and anonymous online comments. These comments can give rise to legal claims...more

Clark Hill PLC

California Holds That Internet Service Providers, Such As Yelp, Can Disobey Orders To Remove Defamatory Posts – So How Can...

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It goes without saying that online reviews are important to companies. For consumers under 55, nearly 60% report that they “always” use online reviews to inform purchasing decisions, and another 34% report that they...more

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Prosecuting Online Trolls Part 1: What To Do When Faced With Anonymous Online Postings

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It happens all too often. You work tirelessly to promote your business by doing good work, delivering good products and services. Then you find an online posting with demonstrably false information about your business....more

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Troll Hunting: Practical Strategies for Businesses to Combat Anonymous Online Trolls

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No matter the business you operate, modern commerce increasingly takes place online, rarely putting the consumer and your business face-to-face. A recent study revealed that approximately 80% of American consumers buy...more

Lewitt Hackman

Negative Reviews: Franchises Pursuing Truth, Justice, & Defamation Claims

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Franchised businesses, particularly restaurants, hotels, automotive servicers and others have been falling victim to the digital age. Many consumers now choose the places they do business based on what they read on Yelp,...more

Brooks Pierce

Pitfalls in Managing Online Reputations

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Whether you represent sports stars and high-profile entertainers, or hometown doctors, architects, and restaurateurs, you have almost certainly gotten calls in the past several years asking for your help in dealing with...more

Gray Reed

Defamation: Internet Crisis Control

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Arriving at his warehouse last week Knott Faire, owner of Faire Carpet Cleaning, discovered yet another complaining critique posted on WELP: “Lots of hype, a mediocre cleaning and a hassle at the end. Don’t get tied up with...more

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Jeepers, Creepers: The Launch of the New “Peeple” App and Privacy Concerns

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It’s 12:43 in the morning, and you have had a tough day at work. You are tired, thinking slowly, and feeling a little anxious that you should already be in bed to catch some rest before a 6 a.m. wake-up call. And then you get...more

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