A single online post can flip your life upside down, especially when it spreads lies about who you are or what your business stands for. Maybe someone called you a scammer, accused you of a crime or launched a personal attack to humiliate you in front of your...
If you or your business have been affected by online defamation, you can file a lawsuit and be awarded damages in many cases. If you’re unfamiliar with this legal term, damages can be explained as the remedy requested to make up for the wrongful act (defamation, in...
Youtube continues to be a popular platform with millions of users all over the world. However, as with any form of online media, it’s all too easy for someone to spread lies or false information about another person to a wide audience. If you discover that you’ve...
When someone posts a video on TikTok that twists the truth and damages your name, it doesn't just sting — it spreads fast. You start seeing comments, shares and reactions before you've had time to process what was said, let alone how to fix it. But even if it feels...
With the ever-increasing use of instant messaging on apps like WhatsApp, it’s important that users understand defamation law in regard to these types of digital communications. Even though WhatsApp messages are considered private, they can be shared with multiple...
In this day and age, businesses rely on reviews in order to grow their customer or client base. Many will even encourage customers to leave an online review after purchasing a product or utilizing a service. However, not every business interaction is a positive one,...
A bill that would loosen defamation lawsuit restrictions has advanced in the Florida House. Though this isn’t the first time this bill has been presented, it has recently gained more support from both sides of the political aisle due to the fact that many legislators...
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently announced that it will stop using third-party fact checkers on all of their platforms. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s Chief Executive believes the fact checking systems that were put in place in 2016...
Tort law involves a set of rules addressing civil wrongs, otherwise known as torts, that cause harm to people or property. There are multiple goals with tort law, including the compensation of victims, holding responsible parties liable for their actions, and...
In today's digital age, a single social media video can significantly impact a business's reputation overnight. Positive reviews can boost your image, while negative ones can cause considerable damage. As a business owner in Texas, you might wonder if you can send a...
