Is Yelp Scamming Businesses? FTC Says “No.”
In this post: Is Yelp scamming businesses via their advertising model?Advice for people dealing with negative Yelp reviews Dear FTC:...
Former Employee Defamation: A Legal Introduction
This post explains the basics of employee defamation law via a case study. If you have questions for an attorney...
Do Foreign Companies Have To Follow FTC COPPA Regulations?
Do Foreign Companies Have To Follow FTC COPPA Rules? (Yes!) Can the U.S. Federal Trade Commission fine foreign websites and...
Professional Defamation Case Study: Mogul v. Mogul
In This Article: Explanation of a professional defamation lawsuit between two high-profile moguls;Explanation of what one must prove to win...
Bogus Online Reviews: The Case of the Competitor
Online trade libel lawsuits are on the rise thanks to consumer review websites like Yelp, Ripoff Report, and TripAdvisor. The...
Hey Tech Startups! Ever Think About Basing Your Business In Estonia?
Is Estonia the right jurisdiction to register your online startup or business? They sure hope so. Estonian officials want a...
Can You Trademark A Common Word: Seidman v. Chobani
It’s a legal showdown between the Grand Poobah of corporate do-goodery and a small-town-saving yogurt company. Simple trademark rights anchor...
Business v. Business Defamation & Unfair Competition
A North Carolina jury ruled in favor of a software company that sued a competitor for unfair competition and business...
The CFPB May Make Things Easier For Finance Firms
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ready to ease up on certain Gramm-Leach-Bliley financial privacy rules for companies that don’t...
Business Defamation: Employer v. Employee
A salesman sued his employer for unlawful termination, alleging he was fired for not taking clients to strip clubs. But,...