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Defamation and the Internet

Defamation and the Internet

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Unfortunately, since users of the Internet believe they are anonymous, defamation is rampant on the Internet. Defamation on the Internet typically consists of a false and defamatory statement published to a third party on the Internet.  Defamation consists of two separate common law claims rolled into one concept: defamation that is oral is considered slander, […]

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Elements of Defamation

Elements of Defamation

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When you are faced with Internet defamation or online libel, it is important to know the elements of defamation so that you can collect the evidence needed to prove your case. In most states, the elements of defamation are the following: A false statement of fact; Publication of the statement to a third party; That […]

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Internet Slander Attorneys

Internet Slander Attorneys

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Revision Legal’s attorneys are Internet slander attorneys and experts in the removal and prosecution of Internet slander. Slander is the non-written publication of false and defamatory statements and is commonly confused with libel, which is the publication of written false and defamatory statements. Consequently, Internet slander is, in fact, Internet libel because the Internet is […]

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Phil Mickelson “Drives” Online Heckler From Anonymity

Phil Mickelson “Drives” Online Heckler From Anonymity

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Anonymity gives Internet users courage when posting comments on message boards or articles.  If you have ever looked at the comment section on any article or at a message board, then you are sure to have seen some aggressive and often outlandish posts.  When people believe they are posting anonymously or behind a pseudonym, they […]

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Texas Teacher Sues Students for Defamation

Texas Teacher Sues Students for Defamation

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A Texas teacher is suing two of her former students for defamation after they allegedly wrote false and defamatory statements about her following an oral storytelling exercise. Elizabeth Ethredge has filed suit against the two students after they allegedly posted statements concerning the teacher following an oral storytelling exercise wherein the teacher purportedly asked the students […]

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Intrusion Upon Seclusion

Intrusion Upon Seclusion

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Like defamation and false light invasion of privacy, intrusion upon seclusion is one of several state law privacy torts that may be available to a plaintiff. Intrusion upon seclusion or solitude occurs where a defendant intrudes upon the privacy or seclusion of the plaintiff. Such an intrusion may occur by physical or electronic means, and […]

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