As a law firm operating at the intersection of the internet with privacy and technology law, we help protect individuals and businesses from the devastating effects of online defamation and other harmful content. We understand the severe impact that false allegations, malicious reports, and fabricated accusations can have on your personal and professional life.
Our Services
Internet Defamation Lawsuits
We can file strategic lawsuits against perpetrators of online defamation to hold them accountable for their actions. We aim to build a strong case to seek damages and court-ordered content removal.
Content Removal
Our team focuses on removing defamatory and damaging content from various online platforms, including:
- Social media sites (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
- Review websites
- Blogs and forums
- News articles
- Gossip and shaming websites
Anonymous Perpetrator Identification
Using advanced digital forensic techniques, we work to unmask anonymous attackers, allowing you to take legal action against those hiding behind online anonymity.
Online Attack Prevention
We develop comprehensive strategies to put an end to ongoing online attacks and prevent future abuse, protecting your long-term online reputation.
Additional Specialized Services
- Consumer Review Removal: We tackle unfair or false customer reviews that damage your business reputation.
- Revenge Porn Removal: Our team works swiftly to remove non-consensual intimate images and videos.
- Online Extortion & Sextortion: We help victims of online blackmail and extortion schemes.
- Cyberstalking and Online Harassment: We provide legal solutions to stop persistent online harassment and stalking.
- Digital Risk Protection: We offer proactive measures to safeguard your online presence and prevent future attacks.
The Impact of Internet Defamation
Internet defamation can be devastating for individuals and small businesses. A single negative comment or false accusation can undermine years of building a positive online reputation. As your legal representatives, we recognize the high stakes involved and the vulnerability of your hard-earned reputation to unjustified attacks.
While we are not a reputation repair company, our legal approach aims to remove or diminish negative content through court orders and legal action. We work alongside or as an alternative to reputation management services, focusing on the legal aspects of content removal and defamation claims.
Legal Landscape
It’s important to note that federal law often protects free speech, even when it comes to negative online content. However, our firm focused on navigating these complex legal waters. We pursue court orders for content removal where probable and help you understand your options when dealing with platforms like Google, which typically require legal mandates for content removal.
Contact Us Re: Your Internet Defamation Legal Matter
A: Libel refers to written or published defamatory statements, while slander is spoken defamation. However, this distinction is becoming less relevant, especially in the digital age, and both are often collectively referred to as defamation.
A: While both involve publication, they differ in key aspects. Copyright law concerns the unauthorized use of original works, focusing on public distribution. Defamation law, however, deals with false statements that harm reputation and only requires communication to a third party.
A: A defamation claim typically requires: (1) publication of the statement, (2) identification of the plaintiff, (3) falsity of the statement, (4) damage to reputation, (5) fault on the part of the publisher, and (6) absence of applicable privilege.
A: The First Amendment provides a defense in defamation cases, especially for public figures. Courts balance free speech rights with an individual’s right to protect their reputation, often requiring public figures to prove “actual malice” in defamation claims.
A: Yes, you can potentially be held liable for republishing defamatory content, even if you didn’t create it originally. However, there are exceptions, such as protections for Internet Service Providers under the Communications Decency Act.
A: The duration can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the case and the cooperation of parties involved in hosting the content. Some cases may be resolved quickly through content removal, while others might require lengthy litigation.
Internet Defamation Legal News
- Drake Sues His Label, Calling Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Defamatory: In a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, Drake accused Universal Music Group of putting his life and reputation at risk by releasing and promoting the popular diss track.
- New York Times Moves for $100K in Attorney Fees Against Dfinity Foundation: The New York Times Co. sued the Dfinity Foundation, a Zurich-based blockchain tech nonprofit, in the New York Supreme Court on Wednesday to recover legal fees pursuant to the state’s anti-SLAPP statute.