Attention is the hottest commodity any company can acquire today. How can you capture attention in an increasingly competitive market where individuals have more information and access than ever before? By crafting a thoughtfully curated brand, you offer more than...
Internet Defamation & Content Removal
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...
How a John Doe Lawsuit Can Help You Unmask the Source of Fake Reviews, Defamation, and Harassment
The internet holds some of the largest threats an individual or business can face in 2024. Online threats can become even more challenging to address when the attacker acts anonymously. Businesses and individuals commonly face the following types of anonymous online...
Are We Dating the Same Guy? The Legal Implications of Posting your Dates on Facebook
"Are We Dating the Same Guy" groups on Facebook are everywhere. If you’re single and dating in 2024, chances are, you or someone you know is a group member. The groups, which started in New York City in 2022, serve as a platform for women to share their dating...