Nearly 75% of America’s population today actively uses social media. Facebook and Twitter have become invaluable channels of information, and are often the main source for reading up on current
Colloquially referred to as the “revenge porn” statute, California Civil Code Section 1708.85 wasenacted in 2018 to create a private right of action in connection with the unauthorized distribution of
As a defamation attorney, I speak with dozens of people each month about false statements made about them on the Internet, and whether they have a viable claim for defamation.
For better or worse, we are living in the era of defamation lawsuits. The ease with which anyone can post content on social media or blogs (often anonymously, using a
– Krista L. Baughman and Gregory R. Michael, opinion contributors The First Amendment is never more necessary than when it concerns unpopular speech. At the University of California, Berkeley, the speech
By Heather Flick and Krista L. Baughman Trade secrets are a valuable asset in every industry, but they are frequently misunderstood by employees and left vulnerable by business owners. With the
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