By Todd McMurtry | Published October 15, 2021 | Posted in Intellectual Property | Tagged Tags: Communications Decency Act, defamation, facebook, litigation |
What are Your Legal Remedies When Someone Defames You on Facebook?
Facebook, a social media platform that its founders said would unite the world, unfortunately provides a forum for spreading misinformation and smearing reputations. If you believe you have been defamed on Facebook, there are things you can do to fight back. A statement about a person or entity is defamatory if it is false, is Read More
Read MoreHow Can an Anti-SLAPP Statute Affect a Defamation Claim?
Wealthy companies and individuals rarely welcome news reporting and other commentary critical of the way they go about their business. In fact, they will sometimes go to great lengths to silence their critics and opponents. One of the ways they do this is by filing a strategic lawsuit against public participation — or SLAPP suit Read More
Read MoreDo CGL Insurance Policies Cover Copyright Infringement Claims?
In the digital age, intellectual property holders have become increasingly aggressive in litigating against anyone believed to have unlawfully used copyrighted material. If you are engaged in any activities that could possibly be viewed as infringement, you need to be sure that your commercial general liability insurance policy provides adequate coverage. That, in turn, depends Read More
Read MoreHow Independent Contractors Can Secure and Protect Copyright Interests in Works Made for Hire
In general, the creator of a work — whether it is musical, verbal, visual, digital or another form — is entitled to the copyright. However, federal law makes exceptions for “works made for hire.” These are works created by employees during the course of their employment or by independent contractors. In those cases, the employer Read More
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