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Being threatened with the release of intimate images? Here is what the FBI and NCMEC advise, how to report and remove content, and the legal options available to victims.
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Cease and desist letters are usually billed as a flat fee or hourly, and they are not court orders. Here is how to tell posturing from a real litigation threat, the risks of ignoring a letter, and what California’s anti-SLAPP law means for senders and recipients.
Read more about How Much Does a Cease and Desist Cost? Is It a Scare Tactic?
Google rarely removes news articles on request. Here is how publisher requests, Google’s Refresh Outdated Content and Results about you tools, legal removal requests and court orders actually work, and why the right to be forgotten and DMCA notices usually do not apply.
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Defamation is almost always a civil matter, but some states still have criminal defamation laws. Learn which ones, the First Amendment limits, related crimes, and what to do if you are threatened with charges.
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An FTC Civil Investigative Demand triggers short deadlines: a 14-day meet-and-confer and a 20-day window to petition to limit or quash. Here is how FTC investigations start, what the agency can demand, the protections available, and practical steps for online businesses.
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A practical guide to removing stolen content with DMCA takedown notices: documenting infringement, finding the right recipient, platform reporting routes, counter-notices, registration, the Copyright Claims Board, and when to hire a lawyer.
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