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In the era of social media, online defamation has become commonplace, especially on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter/X. Many people may see these online forums as a safe space to complain about others or air another’s dirty laundry, but they may be unaware that...

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...

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....

While both the United States and Canada share common legal roots, there are differences in how they handle online defamation. Though both countries have defamation laws that apply to online statements, the legal standards, procedural rules, and available defenses can...

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...

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...