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In this archive episode of "The Briefing," Scott Hervey discusses a defamation dispute between Rachel Williams – a victim of con artist Anna Sorokin – and Netflix over her portrayal in the docudrama “Inventing Anna.”...more
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
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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
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Defamation is the act of publishing false and damaging statements about a person or business to a third party. Traditionally, defamatory statements have been separated into two categories: slander and libel....more
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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
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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
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
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
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
Anybody over the age of 40 can recall a time when news was delivered by television, radio and newspapers. Two things that each of those mediums have in common are a substantial capital investment and an existential desire for...more
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
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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Digital crises spread at a rapid-fire pace and have a lasting impact on your brand, reputation, goodwill and bottom line. In this episode, we define what constitutes a crisis and discuss the legal tools available to tackle it...more
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