The digital age has rocketed content creators to the forefront of entrepreneurship. Content creators often do more than create content; they build lucrative online presences that serve as platforms for diverse businesses. So many content creators use this platform to...
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Three Legal Mistakes Influencers Make and How to Avoid Them
In the rapidly evolving world of social media marketing, content creators are an invaluable asset for brands seeking to reach a larger audience. Influencers effectively assist brands in showcasing brand values, gaining exposure, building trust, and ultimately...
2024 TikTok Roundup: Controversies, Bans, and What’s Next
If you’re one of the over 170 million TikTok users in the United States, you’ve probably seen TikTok as a regular in the news. TikTok, a highly popular social media platform operated by the Chinese technology company ByteDance, Inc., enables users to create, watch,...
FTC’s “Fake Review” Portal is Live: How Businesses Can Remove Fake Reviews
Once reviews are identified, a company can take steps to remove them. Generally, reviews can be removed in one of three ways: reporting the review to the FTC, reporting the review to the hosting platform, and pursuing legal action. The most efficient way to tackle and...
What Can We Learn from California’s New AI Laws?
What Can We Learn from California’s New AI Laws? As a leading technology hub, it is no shock that California is at the forefront of technology regulation, including regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the past year, California lawmakers have introduced...
FTC’s “Fake Review” Portal is Live: How Businesses Can Identify and Report Fake Reviews
The new federal rule combating fake reviews took effect last month, launching the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) endeavor to protect consumers from misinformation related to online products and services. The regulation, first introduced in August, prohibits...
Why Every Content Creator Needs a Lawyer: How to Protect Your Brand and Build a Successful Internet Business
As a content creator, your brand is your livelihood. You work tirelessly to create engaging content, build your audience, and attract partnerships with brands. But amidst the creativity and hustle, there's one critical aspect many content creators overlook— legal...
Victims of Concealed Online Attacks in Ohio Now Have More Time to File Suit
Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that victims of anonymous online attacks have an extension of time to file a lawsuit, holding that they can file a suit one year from date the targeted publication is discovered. This decision marks a significant shift from the...
Understanding Defamation vs. Free Speech: A Guide for Dealing with Online Defamation
The distinction between defamation and free speech often confuses those dealing with online issues. While free speech is a protected right under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, it does not shield individuals publishing harmful false statements that...
How to Remove a News Article from Google and the Internet
Have you ever been the subject of a negative news article? If you have, that news article likely shows up at the top of your search results, even if it is old and outdated. While search engines like Google and Bing consider many factors when determining where to...