Dance Moms Defamation: A Look At The Case That Could Have Been
Oh lo, fellow celebrity defamation enthusiasts! The legal gods have spoken, and the Dance Moms defamation trial is a no-go....
Can You Trust Yelp Reviews?
Can you trust yelp reviews? Or is the site a pay-for-play cauldron of post manipulation? These are the questions people...
California’s Yelp Law: What Every Business Owner (& Consumer) Needs To Know
The California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 2365 – a.k.a., the “Yelp Bill.” Free Speech advocates are thrilled about California’s Yelp...
A Crash Course In Online Defamation
Must a website give up the name or email of an alleged anonymous defamer?Does the First Amendment allow for negative,...
Prior Restraint & Online Defamation: Is It Constitutional?
Both parties in a Texas defamation lawsuit are hoisting gaudy champion belts over their heads. The case is Kinney v....
What Is The Difference Between A “Naked Link” and a “Footnote”?
Casino kingpin Sheldon Adelson has been embroiled in a defamation lawsuit for a long, long time. From court to court,...
Libel & Slander Statute of Limitations: When Does The Clock Reset?
A recent defamation case out of Pennsylvania is a prime example of why it’s imperative to file slander and libel...
Impersonating Someone On The Internet: Legal or Illegal?
Impersonating someone on the Internet: Is it perfectly legal to set up a Twitter or Facebook account using another person’s...
Doctor Defamation: Surgeon v. Chiropractor
FWhen chiropractor Pat Calcagno chatted-up an injured high school football player at a game, he probably didn’t think it would...
Text Message Defamation: Can A Text Be Libelous?
Is text message defamation a real thing? Well, it depends. First Things First, What Is Defamation, Legally Speaking? Before we...