Category: Revision Legal

In the modern world, defamation of character on the Internet is pervasive. Whether the defamatory post was made by a forum troll or a business competitor, defamation of character on the Internet can be a very serious issue because, once indexed and spread, it can be very difficult to remove or control. Worse, if you […]

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, […]

To win a defamation case, you generally must prove four elements: (1) a false and defamatory statement of fact about you, (2) an unprivileged communication of that statement to someone else, (3) fault by the speaker amounting to at least negligence, and (4) either harm caused by the statement or a statement so damaging that […]

Internet libel is not a problem that resolves itself. False statements posted online are indexed by search engines within hours, shared across social platforms, cached by archiving services, and republished on other websites without the original poster’s involvement. If you have been targeted by libel on the Internet, acting promptly with the help of an […]

Anonymity gives Internet users a sense of invincibility. When people believe they are posting behind a pseudonym or an anonymous account, they often say things they would never say in person—defamatory accusations, threats, false statements of fact—under the assumption that their identity is permanently protected. Phil Mickelson’s successful unmasking of an anonymous heckler who posted […]

A Texas teacher’s defamation lawsuit against two former students illustrates the serious legal consequences that can follow from posting false statements online—and the complex legal questions that arise when defamation intersects with the classroom, the Internet, and the rights of minors. The case of Elizabeth Ethredge raises important questions about the elements of defamation, who […]

Public disclosure of private facts lets you sue when someone publicizes true but private information that is highly offensive and not newsworthy. Learn the elements, defenses, and when an emotional distress claim applies.

Intrusion upon seclusion is a privacy tort that protects individuals from unauthorized and offensive intrusions into their private spaces, communications, or personal affairs. Unlike public disclosure of private facts—which requires an act of publication—intrusion upon seclusion is actionable from the moment the intrusion occurs, regardless of whether the wrongdoer discloses what was discovered. It is, […]

Section 230 protects websites from liability for defamatory posts. Learn what online defamation victims can do when websites refuse to remove harmful content.