Posts tagged "defamation"

If defaming statements are made about your business and you have more than 10 employees, you will need to investigate the option of bringing a claim for injurious falsehood. 

This year has seen high-profile defamation proceedings occur here in Australia and overseas, bringing it into the public spotlight. 

What do we value more: the reputations of the rich and/or powerful, or the social good that comes from a free and willing media? Our current defamation laws vote for the former.

A strange Instagram account posing as the Hog's Breath Cafe in Orange is now offline, but not after drawing social media's attention.

Small businesses owners have been advised to keep an eye on their online reviews, after a high-profile defamation suit between Gold Coast surgeons resulted in a $450,000 payout.

Even if you have a valid complaint about another brand or business, venting on social media should be a last resort.

Digital and social media channels are here to stay, and Australian defamation law is slowly evolving to match this uptake of technology.

Google reviews are becoming a hugely persuasive factor when it comes to whether or not someone will use a business or buy a product.

Crikey’s Inq investigation team have been digging deep into the swirling sewer of Australian online reviews, and how they affect businesses.

Google is facing claims it has not done enough to prevent the spread of defamatory material on its platforms, and now faces a potential class action.

The risks associated with operating a public Facebook page have increased following a recent Supreme Court of New South Wales decision.

Bad online reviews can make or break a business, with a single negative comment enough to turn away a potential customer or client.