Medical professionals often do not think of themselves as service providers who must market to consumers. There is an assumption that there is a built-in client base because people always need healthcare support. However, older healthcare professionals in particular...
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Year: 2024
Deepflakes and the Law
Whether you’re a fan or not, artificial intelligence (AI) use continues to expand. This means that the use of “deepfake” technology is also a growing trend. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, “deepfake” refers to synthetic media in which a person in an existing image...
AI and Defamation
As AI gains in both popularity and notoriety, the legal implications of this technology have begun to arise. It’s been found that, when entering queries about well-known individuals, ChatGPT may generate information that is false. Because of this, some legal experts...
New Florida Legislation Could Make it Easier to Sue for Defamation
The state of Florida is attempting to change their defamation laws, and if passed, the changes would make it easier for public officials to bring defamation lawsuits against their critics, namely those in the media. The proposed HB 757 would reverse decades of Supreme...
The Growing Need for Social Media Lawyers
There’s no doubt that social media has become a huge part of our everyday lives. Whether we’re making connections with friends and family, or in the business world, nearly everyone is using at least one social media platform such as Facebook, Twitter/X, or Instagram....
Online Naming and Shaming Could Result in a Defamation Lawsuit
When people take to Facebook or other social media outlets to post about neighborhood crime, whether suspected or confirmed, it may seem fairly harmless. In fact, most people post this type of thing with the good intent of warning others who might be affected....
Fighting back if someone shares intimate videos or photos online
There was once a time when capturing photos of people required special equipment and, at times, professional services. Now, most adults have devices more powerful than most cameras that require film. Individuals can take pictures of themselves or others and capture...