Five Steps to Avoid Online Defamation
As recently as 20 years ago, members of the press were pretty much the only people who had to worry about issues like defamation and libel. But with the explosion of social media in recent years, virtually anyone can have…
Don’t Just Ignore Cyber Stalkers When You Can Do Something About it!
Most people that browse the Internet do so with the idea in mind that it is a safe place to learn and explore, to meet people, to have fun, to work, and to take part in a countless number of…
Internet Investigations Can Give Cyber Stalking Victims Peace of Mind
With the advancement of technology will also generally be followed with a lot more problems that can occur. In the world of computers and the internet, one problem that is becoming increasingly more common is cyber stalking. This problem is…
The David Nugent – Jason Lowen Controversy: Freedom and Abuse of Speech
The David Nugent – Jason Lowen controversy is a series of events that involved a Jewish-American blogger Jason Lowen who published allegations against his former friend and partner David Nugent as well as the latter’s company affiliations Metro Pacific and…
Cyber Stalking Can Happen to Anyone
Many people think that they are exempt from cyber stalking. The fact of the matter is that anyone can become the target of online stalkers or predators. Stalking can come in many forms and is not necessarily always threatening or…
The Good, The Bad, and The SLAPP Lawsuit: Don’t Sue For Speech Without Consulting With Counsel
While legitimate criticism is protected, postings which constitute defamation are not. Ibid.; see also Chaker v. Crogan, 428 F.3d 1215, 1223 (9th Cir. 2005). The Supreme Court has explicitly held that “defamation…[is] ‘not within the area of constitutionally protected speech.’”…
Protect Your Internet Experience and AOL Mail From Cyber Stalkers
The World Wide Web is a fantastic tool for individuals to research and learn about an endless number of subjects, as there are many different websites that you can browse through that have some very informative information. It is also…
When is it Okay to Compare Someone Or Something to Hitler Or the Nazis?
Last Monday, I brought up the topic of free speech on the Internet. After wanting to talk about Creative Commons licensing and subsequently having their site crash my computer, I decided to continue last week’s discussion instead. This week’s “law”…