Defamation and freedom of speech: Understanding the difference
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right granted under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We are allowed to express our...
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Social media may reward defamatory claims
Credentialed professionals and businesses are at constant risk of defamation. Commercial disparagement may attack the reputation of a...
Can you consider a bad business review defamation?
You have worked hard to build your business reputation, so seeing a scathing online review can feel like a punch to the gut. But when does...
The fine line between dramatic hyperbole and defamation
Exaggeration is a common rhetorical device. People writing or speaking to an audience may use a little extra flair to increase the...
The difference between a negative story and defamation
Defamation can ruin an individual's reputation. Especially when a professional relies on people trusting their intelligence and integrity,...
How are slander and libel different?
Defamation is the act of making untrue statements that are damaging to another party. One requirement is that the person making the...
Key evidence in business defamation claims
A false statement can erode a business's standing and revenue. How can a business owner prove financial harm due to a damaged reputation?...
How the courts can help companies harmed by defamation
Reputation is everything in the business world. Customers or clients need to trust that businesses stand behind their goods or services....
What recourse can civil litigation provide after defamation?
Reputation is critical in the business world. Consumers now often research companies before patronizing them. They may look into...
Can you sue a competitor for posting fake reviews?
Online reputation is one of the most valuable assets your business owns. In a competitive market like West Palm Beach, a single review can...