On Dec. 8, 2022, the European Court of Justice set forth an opinion requiring Google to remove false information from being indexed in Google search results. Individuals in Europe will now be able to request removal of URLs containing the false information and, if the...
Internet Defamation & Content Removal
Nudify Me: The Legal Implications of AI-Generated Revenge Porn
As technology evolves, so does the issue of revenge porn. Revenge porn is the non-consensual sharing of the nude image of another. Revenge porn can be criminally or civilly actionable, depending on the laws of the applicable state. But the interplay of Artificial...
Ten Ways You Can Protect Your Privacy on Social Media
Social Media connects people across the world by providing users with a means to share content. It has undoubtedly become a huge part of our daily routines. In 2021, Americans spent an average of two hours and thirty minutes a day on social media. But not all personal...
Supreme Court to Address Big Tech Immunity Under Section 230
Last week, the Supreme Court granted certiorari for two cases challenging Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The result of the Supreme Court’s review has the potential to change how big tech and social media giants moderate internet content on their sites....
US Law Firm Airdrops Court Order: NFTs Could Revolutionize the Legal Industry
Initiating a Lawsuit As our reliance on the internet grows, so do online scams. As a result, causes of action arising out of online activities are booming. People perpetuating online attacks frequently utilize pseudonyms, email addresses, cryptocurrency wallets or...
How Can Doctors Respond To and Remove Fake Reviews from the Internet?
A positive internet reputation is an expected prerequisite for conducting business. Negative internet content, including negative reviews, can destroy an operation. Unfortunately, an easy way to attack a business is by leaving a FAKE negative review on the internet....
Seven Things You Should Do Right Now to Protect Your Online Reputation
Billions of Google searches occur every day. Sources estimate that the average person conducts between three to four daily Google searches. While these statistics do not include searches occurring on Bing (2.96%) or Yahoo (1.51%), Google maintains about 92% of the...
KJK Attorney Ali Arko Featured on Courthouse News Sidebar Podcast
KJK Internet Defamation & Content Removal Attorney Ali Arko was recently featured on Courthouse News Service's Sidebar podcast, in their episode titled “The Right To Be Forgotten.” Ali discussed current privacy laws in the United States, freedom of information and...
The FTC Will Fine Companies Soliciting Fake Online Reviews
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put hundreds of companies on notice that they will face steep financial penalties if they are found to be promoting or soliciting fake product reviews. The FTC’s action comes long overdue, as both businesses and...
Reputation Management Tactics: PR vs. Online Reputation Management vs. Content Removal
A Holistic Approach to Addressing Online Attacks In this series on reputation management, we have previously discussed online defamation, revenge porn, and how to handle online attacks by an anonymous person. In this article, we will discuss the various tactics that...