In today’s digital age, online reputation is everything. With the increasing use of the internet, search engines like Google have become the go-to source for information about individuals and businesses. However, with the power of the internet comes the risk of false and defamatory information spreading online.
Defamation can have devastating effects on businesses, individuals, and their reputations. It can cause long-lasting damage to personal and professional relationships, and even lead to lost opportunities.
If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or marketer, and the victim of online defamation, it’s imperative to take action immediately to remove defamatory content from
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What You Need to Know about Bringing a Defamation Lawsuit
As a business owner or entrepreneur, your reputation is everything. Defamatory statements can cause personal distress, income loss, and even irreparable damage to your brand. In such cases, you have the right to bring a defamation lawsuit against the person who made the false statement.
Bringing a defamation lawsuit requires careful consideration and a clear understanding of the legal process. Here, we’ll provide information on the most important factors to consider before initiating a defamation lawsuit.
What Is Defamation?
Defamation is the act of making false and damaging statements about a person or business to a third party. It can
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Cyber Insurance Coverage Case – Travelers Insurance vs. International Control Services (ICS)
As cyberattacks continue to evolve and grow, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your business is protected. While prevention is the best defense, you may also want to consider purchasing a cyber insurance policy to give your business coverage in the case of an attack. However, it is vital to remain transparent, compliant, and honest about how your business handles your cybersecurity while purchasing insurance policy coverage. Otherwise, it is possible that your insurance company may deny coverage when it matters most.These are the basics behind the case of Travelers insurance vs. International Control Services (ICS). ICS is
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Strike 3 Holdings continues to extract large settlements, it’s time for warnings
Strike 3 Holdings has filed THOUSANDS of lawsuits across the United States in states like Illinois, Washington, California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and other states.
Typically, they are extracting settlements anywhere from $150 to $750 per movie allegedly infringed. This can add up. For example, if an adult downloads 100 movies and shares them via BitTorrent protocol via “the swarm” the so-called John Doe Defendant can be on the hook for a $20,000 to $50,000 settlement.
Many people who are sharing their movies online have no idea they are doing anything illegal. For example:
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Designated Bank Account for Well
Traditionally, the parties to a well share agreement have a joint checking account used specifically for paying the well electricity and repairs. Usually, each property owner pays a flat amount to cover the cost of the electricity and to set aside money for repairs.
purpose of the well share Bank account
A well share bank account can help the parties save a little each month to cover the cost of expensive repairs.
1. Pay the Electricity Costs for the Well
Electric pumps bring water from the well into a storage tank. Traditionally, there is a single electricity meter attached to
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Copyright, Trademark, Patent, or License? Understanding the Differences
If you have a business that revolves around producing creative work, there’s a strong chance you will eventually require a patent, trademark, copyright, or license.
Such businesses can include:
- Digital marketing professionals
- Influencers
- Digital artists
- Graphic designers
But how do you know which option to choose – and if your work even qualifies for a patent, license, or trademark?
To help you better understand the process, this article will explain each option, what type of work qualifies for each protection, and why they are so important for certain professions. An experienced intellectual property lawyer at RM Warner Law can guide
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The Importance of Bylaws When Incorporating Your Tech Startup
As a tech startup, incorporating your business is an important milestone that can come with a lot of stress and even more questions.
One question many tech startups often ask is, “If I’m not legally required to file bylaws, do I still need to do it?” The answer to this is yes.
In this article, we explain what it means to incorporate a startup and why your tech startup should file bylaws during the incorporation process.
What Does It Mean to Incorporate a Business?
Incorporation is a process that turns a business into a legal entity with all income and
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Looking Back at 2022’s Major Cyber Attacks
Looking Back at 2022’s Major Cyber AttacksAs we consider how important it is to maintain updated and properly maintained cybersecurity systems for our personal lives as well as our businesses, I’d like to take some time to review last year’s major cyberattacks and how they made an impact. Taking time to track developments in cybersecurity gives us an opportunity to reasonably consider how data breaches and hacker activity may continue to evolve so that we can prepare future defenses.
Cyberattacks Between Russia and Ukraine Russia has been making countless cyber-attacks against Ukraine for years, resulting in blackouts, election threats, data breaches,
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5 Essential Agreements Every E-Commerce Site Should Have
Businesses operating e-commerce websites should ensure that they have agreements in place to protect, not only their businesses and profits, but also their customers. Different agreements apply depending on the type of business and the industry within which it operates. An experienced e-commerce lawyer can guide you through the applicable agreements. Below, we’ll discuss five agreements essential for any e-commerce website.
1. Terms of Use
A website’s terms of use (TOU), also known as terms and conditions and terms of service, is one of the most important policies and should be established immediately. TOUs set out the rules governing a
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2022 Recap: Changing Regulations, Cybersecurity Developments, & Privacy
As the new year begins and we get back to work, it’s time to reflect on the past year to help ensure that your business is prepared to handle what lies ahead. This includes things like reviewing liabilities and new regulations that may impact your business and having protections in place for your business’ cybersecurity.When it comes to business law and cyber threats, this past year has seen a lot of new developments. With that in mind, here is my 2022 recap of topics that may be helpful for you to review:
January – 2021 Year in ReviewMy annual
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How to Copyright Your Software Idea: 4 Main Steps
If you have developed a new software idea, you’ll want to protect it from others who might illegitimately benefit from it. As the software creator, you have automatic rights to its use and to prevent others from its use. However, to repel infringers or piracy, it is best to register the work with the United States Copyright Office (USCO). This registration grants owners and creators the ability to legally enforce their rights if infringement occurs. Registration involves several steps, outlined below. A copyright law attorney can guide creators through the process and ensure that their idea is properly protected.
What
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10 Reasons Why You Need a Start-Up Lawyer for Your Online Business
Your vision is coming to fruition, and you’re ready to launch your online business. That business, like any company, needs a proper legal foundation to protect you, your employees, and your clients.
Internet law changes rapidly. Having a business lawyer to guide you can help you avoid legal speed bumps that impede the growth of your business. Here are 10 reasons why you need a start-up lawyer for your online business.
1. Registration, Permits, and Licensing
Your online business should be registered. It may need permits and licences to operate legally in one or multiple states. An experienced business lawyer
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Social Media Cybersecurity for Businesses – How to Defend Against and Recover From Account Hackers
When reviewing your business’ cybersecurity measures, don’t underestimate the amount of risk that comes with social media. Those accounts need cyber hygiene too! This requires, among other things, workplace protocols, scheduled maintenance, and staying on alert for signs of threats. There are many aspects of your business’ social media account usage to keep in mind, but one of the most important is defending against hackers and recovering if your account is hacked or duplicated.Social media cybersecurity begins with creating a strong and unique password, which should be safely stored and frequently updated. Additionally, access to this password should be restricted
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How Widespread Fake Reviews are Impacting Businesses and Legal Consequences
How Widespread Fake Reviews are Impacting Businesses and Legal ConsequencesFake reviews have become an ongoing struggle for businesses in almost every industry and of almost any size not only on their websites and on review platforms, but also across social media. Reviews can be negative or positive, and left for any number of reasons, whether that means striking down a competitor or boosting their own business’ success. In recent years, some entities have begun to recruit large groups of people to leave these fake reviews, creating a widespread dilemma that can have drastic impacts on the businesses they affect. This
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Why Hire a Lawyer to Draft Your WSA
Over the years, I have spoken to literally hundreds of people with some kind of dispute regarding a shared well. A common variable in this situation is a poorly written shared well agreement or none at all. A well (pun intended) written, well share well agreement, that is customized to your unique situation will decrease the odds of disputes and give you peace of mind.
Every situation is different, every property is different, every well is different, and this is why we create custom agreements for each client. In addition to providing advice on the general issues we also provide
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month – A Review of Best Practices for Businesses
One of the most fitting ways to celebrate this Cybersecurity Awareness Month is by spreading knowledge among business owners. As a business attorney who also focuses on cybersecurity, I often guide business owners on how to protect themselves and their assets from cyber threats. I’m taking this opportunity to discuss a few of the best cybersecurity practices and precautions that can help protect businesses:1. Stay up-to-date. This is a major area of concern, because regular updates are typically required to help keep the workplace secure. To start, you’ll want to ensure that you’re using updated hardware. Replacing your older equipment
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