Trade Libel: If you can’t say something nice, make sure you have proof
Attorney Kerry O’Shea Gorgone discusses trade libel and offers tips for minimizing legal risk in when publishing on behalf of a brand.
Brands Take Note: Bloggers are Journalists in the Eyes of the Law
By Kerry Gorgone, {grow} Contributing Columnist The best blogging makes a statement, but if that statement is negative in nature, the blogger might get sued for defamation (making an untrue statement—written or verbal—that tends to damage someone’s reputation). Large companies in particular tend to have deep pockets, and will vigorously defend their brand against any […]
Sued for a Retweet: Being Snarky Might be Libelous
A discussion of a Twitter defamation case, and how a similar case might play out under U.S. law.