About Steven Baron: For more than 30 years, Steve Baron has counseled businesses on intellectual property matters and helped clients resolve complex commercial disputes. He has counseled and represented clients in defamation and privacy matters, in and out of court.
In this episode, Carl White and Steven Baron discuss:
- What defamation is
- When an opinion crosses the line
- Going in with your eyes open
- Proactively cultivating a positive reputation
Key Takeaways:
- Defamation is when someone makes a false statement of fact published to a third party with some level of negligence and damage.
- It’s perfectly okay to express an opinion. A statement is defamatory when a reviewer brings up a statement of facts that are proven false.
- Think considerably before taking action. Even if you have a strong case for your side, decide if it’s worth the risk of losing – go into it with your eyes open and understand what your objectives are.
- Go offensive with the positive. Be proactive in cultivating a positive online reputation.
“…lawyers arguing in court when something crosses that line from opinion, which is constitutionally protected speech into potential false statement of facts which may be considered defamatory. The line is not always bright so that’s why a doctor who finds himself or herself in that situation and is upset enough to wanna think about legal action should obviously talk with a lawyer first…” – Steven Baron
Connect with Steven Baron:
Website: https://www.bhhlawfirm.com/
Phone: 312-741-1027
Email: sbaron@bhhlawfirm.com
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