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Epstein Becker & Green

“They Said What?! I’ll Sue!” – Litigating Defamatory Claims – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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As the spotlight on high-profile judgments intensifies, terms such as “libel,” “slander,” and “defamation” permeate public discourse. Former U.S. presidents, A-list celebrities, and even college professors and local business...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Who to Choose?: What to Look For in a Defamation Attorney

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Incidents of defamation and online harassment have become increasingly prevalent as society relies more and more on the internet to communicate and share information. The increased use of social media to connect, in both...more

Miller Nash LLP

Off the Clock in Oregon but Maybe on the Hook

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Despite Hollywood’s most recent high-profile case with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, defamation cases are notoriously difficult to win and often susceptible to pretrial dismissal. Yet, a recent Oregon Supreme Court case—Lowell...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

The Second Circuit Eliminates Iqbal Hearings

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The Second Circuit has breathed new life into Sarah Palin’s case against the New York Times by rejecting the use of an unusual “Iqbal” hearing to determine the plausibility of her allegations....more

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Anonymous Online Speech: Considerations for Victims and Speakers

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In today’s world — where social media has become a source of news for many — companies and individuals often find themselves the subject of negative and anonymous online comments. These comments can give rise to legal claims...more

K&L Gates LLP

Reputation in the Digital Era

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With the number of digital defamation cases rising dramatically the financial and emotional cost to parties involved in proceedings is concerning. One thing I have learned throughout my career is that the law must be...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sheldon Adelson’s SLAPP Suit Against National Jewish Democratic Council

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The Second Circuit has now affirmed dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by casino magnate and Republican mega-donor Sheldon Adelson against the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) and two members of its...more

Clark Hill PLC

Troll Hunting: Practical Strategies for Businesses to Combat Anonymous Online Trolls

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No matter the business you operate, modern commerce increasingly takes place online, rarely putting the consumer and your business face-to-face. A recent study revealed that approximately 80% of American consumers buy...more

Lewitt Hackman

Negative Reviews: Seeing Stars or Trolls? Here's What You Can and Can't Do

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Trolls aren’t just fictional creatures living under bridges in fairy tales – today they are anonymous but highly visible creatures plaguing individuals and businesses on social media. They’re angry, vindictive and financially...more

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Negative Reviews: Franchises Pursuing Truth, Justice, & Defamation Claims

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Franchised businesses, particularly restaurants, hotels, automotive servicers and others have been falling victim to the digital age. Many consumers now choose the places they do business based on what they read on Yelp,...more

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