Communications Decency Act Explained
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Communications Decency Act Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnQnlRC-0sE Evan Brown, of Hinshaw & Culbertson and author of the "Internet Cases" blog, discusses the challenges social networking sites can present to clients interested in managing their online reputation. Evan also examines the unique immunity afforded to websites, like Yelp and Craigslist, under the Communications Decency Act.
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Yelp's Class Action Lawsuit

[youtube jbPjK6cTqAc] Popular review site Yelp was hit with a class action lawsuit today for unfair business practices in an alleged extortion scheme. Kevin Pereira talks to Greg Weston, founder of the Weston Firm suing Yelp, to learn more about their case.
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Patient sues dentist who charged him for bad reviews

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City dentist is being sued by a patient who says he is being fined $100 a day for posting negative reviews of his treatment on two consumer websites, according to the lawsuit filed this week. Robert Lee was compelled to sign a privacy agreement before the dentist, Stacy…
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Online criticism sparks real world defamation lawsuit

Since then, a one-star review on Yelp.com shows up first when you search the company, and it calls owner Michael Rassel a "scam liar and complete weirdo."So this month, Rassel filed a defamation lawsuit against the customer, Roy Gonzales, bringing to Sarasota a growing threat that a critical review can land disgruntled customers in court.More…