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Online defamation, also known as internet defamation, occurs when false statements that harm someone's reputation are published on the internet. Defamatory statements can take various forms online, including written posts, comments, images, videos, or any other...
Section 230 refers to a provision of the Communications Decency Act which passed in 1996. This section, often abbreviated as CDA 230, provides legal immunity to online platforms and service providers for content posted by their users. The key provision of Section 230...
If you’ve been the victim of online libel or defamation of character that has negatively impacted your personal and/or professional reputation or your emotional wellbeing, you may be wondering whether or not to purse legal action. This can be a difficult, yet very...
The digital age has ushered in unparalleled access to information, but it has also inspired unique challenges, particularly when online content potentially infringes upon rights or crosses ethical lines. For those grappling with unauthorized or potentially harmful...
Houston, Texas attorney Paul Sternberg has spent decades helping local clients overcome their legal battles. His specialty is helping those threatened or harmed by online defamation attacks. We, Americans, are known for valuing our freedom. After all, it’s what our...
Whether it’s on social media, a review site, or some other online platform, being a target of online harassment or defamation can be highly stressful. Unfortunately, both situations can happen to anyone, and it may affect your personal life, professional life, or...
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court awarded two victories for internet and social media companies, allowing them to remain under the protection of under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which safeguards internet companies from lawsuits over content...
One of the biggest struggles for young people growing up in our digital world is that with the rise of social media and its importance in their lives, many bullies have turned to use the internet as a new way to abuse their peers. This has led to a crisis among youths...
Many people may think of media as media, no matter the format. However, the internet is not treated the same way that print or broadcast media are treated—at least from a legal standpoint. The primary difference is that internet companies do not bear liability for...
The Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) was congress’s first attempt to regulate pornographic material on the internet, and the act’s primary purpose was to protect children from viewing “obscene or indecent” material published on the internet. Essentially, the...