Why Proving Defamation Is Harder Than You Think

A woman stares at her mobile phone, while it's on fire. She's worried about proving defamation.

Proving defamation seems straightforward until you try it. Someone posts on social media that your business is a fraud. A former colleague tells others you were fired for theft. A podcast host claims you committed a crime you never committed. Your reputation takes a hit, customers disappear, and relationships crumble. Surely you can sue and … Read more

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (Spotting Fake News Online, That Is)

A man reads a fake news article on his mobile device while drinking some coffee.

Have you heard? Meta plans to use your photos, videos, and other personal information for nefarious purposes. The only way to stop them is to copy and post a legal-sounding notice on your timeline stating you don’t give your permission. There have been several stories about it. Quick! Find one and share it on your … Read more