Tag: defamation
Online Defamation: Your Response Guide for Slander and Libel
Slander and libel can come from unexpected places. With the invention of the internet, online defamation has arisen. Learn how to respond if you’re targeted. Imagine waking up to the sound of your phone uncontrollably buzzing, only to learn that you have several new emails, posts on your Facebook page, and comments on your website…. READ MORE
What is Revenge Porn?
Revenge porn is the posting of explicit photos or videos of another person without his or her permission, commonly by exes or a significant other. These videos or photos may have been consensual at the time they were taken, but once they are posted without one party’s permission, liability can ensue. Is Revenge Porn a… READ MORE
Defamation and False Light Invasion of Privacy
Introduction to False Light Invasion of Privacy False light Invasion of Privacy is when someone has falsely attributed to you some statement, opinion, or belief which is highly offensive. The elements for false light are: a statement; published by one party about another; that places a person in a false light; which is highly offensive… READ MORE
Lance Tamashiro Podcast With Eric Misterovich
In a recent podcast with internet marketer, Lance Tamashiro, Revision Legal partner Eric Misterovich discuss how to protect your business in an online world: Protecting your original work online You have copyright rights the moment work is created DMCA takedown notices Why outsourcing can be a huge mistake How to protect your company with a work-for-hire… READ MORE
Yelp and the First Amendment Right to Privacy
In 2013, a carpet cleaning company brought an action in the state of Virginia against members of Yelp. The complaint alleged that anonymous users had posted fraudulent, defamatory comments on Yelp giving negative feedback about the company….
Is Hulk Hogan’s Sex Tape Newsworthy?
Is this “newsworthy”? After over three years of trying to reach a settlement on their own, Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, is taking Gawker Media to court for $100 million. Jury selection started the first week of March, with the trial to begin the week after. Hulk Hogan is claiming an invasion… READ MORE
Libel In the Internet: How Do I Deal With It?
When you are faced with Internet defamation or online libel, it’s 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:
Legal Issues in Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is a fast growing technology with major implications in the legal realm. While it is not necessarily a new technology, its increased use is bringing up more legal questions than ever before. How are copyrights and trademarks…
Removing Defamation from YouTube
YouTube is a worldwide online forum where people can post almost anything they want, but what if someone’s post is considered defamatory? What kinds of repercussions are available against such an Internet giant? The answer depends on where you live.
Removing Defamation from ComplaintsBoard and RipOffReport
Since the enactment of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”), many online service providers have decided that they carry absolute immunity from defamation claims. Is this really the case though? ComplaintsBoard.com and RipOffReport.com are two service providers that offer a forum for unhappy customers to post about poor experiences they have with companies…. READ MORE