Defamation of a business online is pervasive in modern society. If your business has been defamed online, it can often result in a loss of customers and, consequently, a loss of revenue for your business. Further complicating the problem, third party service providers, such as Yelp, Blogspot, Craigslist, PissedConsumer, and Rip Off Report, are protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which states that a provider of an interactive computer service cannot be held liable for the republication of defamatory or tortious statements.
Our expert business defamation lawyers can help you remove defamatory statements from third party service providers. Our attorneys are experienced in dealing with online defamation and defamation litigation. If your business has wrongfully been targeted by a customer or competitor online, several remedies may be available. Contact us today to remedy your business defamation issue.
The answer to this question is complex and nuanced. In the last decade or so, it has become fashionable to insist there is some stark dichotomy between what a trademark is and what a brand is. But the difference is not as stark as some marketers would like you to believe. The traditional definition of […]
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The Circle R and the TM symbols both relate to trademarks and both can be physically placed on products, packaging, advertising materials, websites, etc. The Circle R symbol is an “R” enclosed in a circle (®). While both are trademark-related symbols, there are different eligibility requirements for use, meanings, and implications. Here is a quick […]
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E-commerce businesses must comply with federal and State-level advertising laws and regulations. This is true of any business. But e-commerce businesses face special challenges because there is a whole array of potential methods of innocently, accidentally, or intentionally violating advertising laws. These include the potential to engage in false and deceptive advertising practices, such as […]
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