Following my previous article about online defamation, business owners frequently ask me whether they can “sue” Facebook or Yelp or Google, etc., to get a negative review removed. Or whether they can “sue” the poster for “reputation damages.” This is especially common in the trucking industry, where Carrier411 hosts a platform that allows brokers and…
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But Your Honor, He Said a Bad Thing About Me on Facebook: Business Defamation Claims in the Age of Social Media
It is 2021 and every business is expected to have an online presence – whether through a website, on Yelp, or on social media. It is more important than ever for business owners to know what can and cannot be said (i.e. posted) regarding their business online. In other words, can you sue to get…