Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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Can I sue a website for refusing to remove defamatory comments posted by users?
In New Jersey, the answer is often complicated and depends heavily on who posted the content, what the website did, and whether federal law applies. In general, websites are often protected from liability for user-genera...
Do I have to prove who wrote the anonymous defamatory post before filing a lawsuit?
In general, you do not always need to know the anonymous poster’s real identity before starting a defamation case, but you usually do need enough information to describe the defamation claim and ask the court for help id...
What happens if the defamatory post was deleted but people already took screenshots?
In general, deleting a defamatory post does not necessarily make the issue go away. If other people already saw the post or saved screenshots, those screenshots may still be used as evidence that the statement was publis...
What are my rights if someone reposted a defamatory tweet instead of writing it themselves?
If someone in Tennessee reposted a defamatory tweet, your rights may depend on what exactly they shared, how they shared it, and whether they added their own comments or endorsements. In general, defamation law can somet...
Can I sue a neighbor for posting in a community group that I am a registered sex offender when I am not?
In Ohio, a false post that says you are a registered sex offender when you are not may sometimes support a civil claim, depending on exactly what was said, where it was posted, who saw it, and whether it caused harm. The...
How do I get a defamatory Reddit post removed if the poster is anonymous?
If a Reddit post seems defamatory and the poster is anonymous, there are usually a few practical and legal paths to try. The first step is often to preserve evidence, because posts can be edited or deleted quickly. Take...
Is it legal for an ex to post on Instagram that I cheated clients in my small business?
In Florida, an ex posting on Instagram that you “cheated clients” in your small business may be legally risky for them, but whether it is unlawful depends on the exact words used, whether the statement is false, and whet...
Do I have to prove financial loss to bring an online defamation claim in New York?
In New York, you usually do not need to prove a specific dollar amount of financial loss just to bring an online defamation claim. But whether financial loss must be shown often depends on the type of statement, the harm...
Do I have to announce recording every time I join a recurring work call?
In Florida, the answer usually depends on whether the call is being recorded and whether everyone’s consent is required under the circumstances. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent state for many private...
What happens if a business records calls for training but never gives customers notice?
In California, recording customer calls without notice can create serious legal risk. In general, California is a two-party consent state for confidential communications, which means a business usually cannot record a ca...
What are my rights if a former friend recorded my private apology and shared it online?
If a former friend recorded your private apology and posted it online, you may have several possible legal concerns in Illinois, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, the first questions are whether yo...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else may have made illegally?
If you received a recording that someone else may have made illegally, the legal consequences can depend on several facts, including how the recording was made, what you knew about it, how you received it, and what you d...
How do I handle a secret recording used against me in a workplace investigation?
If a secret recording is used against you in a workplace investigation, the first step is usually to stay calm and avoid making rushed statements. In general, workplace investigations can involve interviews, documents, m...
Can I record a private call with a dealership after telling them I want the call recorded?
In Massachusetts, the answer usually depends on whether the other person consents to the recording. Massachusetts is generally treated as a two-party consent state for private conversations, which means recording a call...
How do I prove a conversation was private enough for two-party consent rules to apply?
In Washington, whether a conversation was private enough for two-party consent rules to apply usually depends on the facts and the context of the recording. In general, the key question is not just whether the conversati...