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| defamation of business on social media: Social Media and the Law Kathryn L. Ossian, 2016-04 |
| defamation of business on social media: Navigating Social Media Legal Risks Robert McHale, 2012-05-01 The plain-English business guide to avoiding social media legal risks and liabilities—for anyone using social media for business—written specifically for non-attorneys! You already know social media can help you find customers, strengthen relationships, and build your reputation, but if you are not careful, it also can expose your company to expensive legal issues and regulatory scrutiny. This insightful, first-of-its-kind book provides business professionals with strategies for navigating the unique legal risks arising from social, mobile, and online media. Distilling his knowledge into a 100% practical guide specifically for non-lawyers, author and seasoned business attorney, Robert McHale, steps out of the courtroom to review today’s U.S. laws related to social media and alert businesses to the common (and sometimes hidden) pitfalls to avoid. Best of all, McHale offers practical, actionable solutions, preventative measures, and valuable tips on shielding your business from social media legal exposures associated with employment screening, promotions, endorsements, user-generated content, trademarks, copyrights, privacy, security, defamation, and more... You’ll Learn How To • Craft legally compliant social media promotions, contests, sweepstakes, and advertising campaigns • Write effective social media policies and implement best practices for governance • Ensure the security of sensitive company and customer information • Properly monitor and regulate the way your employees use social media • Avoid high-profile social media mishaps that can instantly damage reputation, brand equity, and goodwill, and create massive potential liability • Avoid unintentional employment and labor law violations in the use of social media in pre-employment screening • Manage legal issues associated with game-based marketing, “virtual currencies,” and hyper-targeting • Manage the legal risks of user-generated content (UGC) • Protect your trademarks online, and overcome brandjacking and cybersquatting • Understand the e-discovery implications of social media in lawsuits |
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| defamation of business on social media: Digital Multimedia: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications Management Association, Information Resources, 2017-09-13 Contemporary society resides in an age of ubiquitous technology. With the consistent creation and wide availability of multimedia content, it has become imperative to remain updated on the latest trends and applications in this field. Digital Multimedia: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an innovative source of scholarly content on the latest trends, perspectives, techniques, and implementations of multimedia technologies. Including a comprehensive range of topics such as interactive media, mobile technology, and data management, this multi-volume book is an ideal reference source for engineers, professionals, students, academics, and researchers seeking emerging information on digital multimedia. |
| defamation of business on social media: Legal Guide to Social Media Kimberly A. Houser, 2013-11-13 How should you respond to a request to remove copyrighted materials from a Facebook page? If you create a Twitter handle at work, who owns that handle when you change jobs? Can you be sued for libel if your posts are defamatory? If you’ve ever asked yourself these kinds of questions, this pioneering legal handbook is for you. Despite the enormous growth in social media, scant legal advice is available to help the many people who are posting online. Easy-to-understand, comprehensive, and current, Legal Guide to Social Media provides the latest information on case law and statutes. It covers everything from privacy laws to copyright issues to how to respond to employers’ requests for your social media passwords. This plain English legal companion offers examples of and solutions to the kinds of situations you can expect to encounter when posting online content, whether for personal enjoyment or on behalf of an employer. You’ll learn how to avoid liability for defamation and third-party posts, the legalities of copying and linking to content, how to protect your own content, and much, much more. Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, business owner, new media manager, or simply one of the millions of social media users in the United States, this must-have guide will help you to understand and mitigate the most common legal risks inherent in social media use. |
| defamation of business on social media: Business Law Nickolas James, 2024-10-28 Designed specifically for business students, James' Business Law, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of business law. Tailored to accommodate the initial encounter with legal principles for business students, this textbook offers a clear and accessible pathway into the realm of law. Unlike traditional texts from leading legal publishers, Business Law, 7th Edition prioritizes a practical approach, emphasizing real-world applications over doctrinal intricacies. By demystifying complex legal concepts and presenting them within a business-oriented framework, this textbook equips students with the necessary foundation to navigate the legal landscape with confidence. |
| defamation of business on social media: Social Media and Employment Law: An International Survey Anders Etgen Reitz, Jan Rudolph, 2015-09-23 In the last few years, social media has become the primary way of communicating, not only among friends and colleagues but also between employers and employees and between companies and consumers. For employers, the phenomenon offers great opportunities, but also concomitant dangers due primarily to use of social media by employees and employees' representatives. Written in the context of employment laws as well as privacy laws, this book surveys the state of the law in over thirty key jurisdictions, including most of the developed countries of Europe, Asia, and North America and major developing countries worldwide. The publication arose from a seminar prepared by the editors and others at which it was clearly identified that internationally operating employers need a comprehensive and user-friendly multinational summary on employment and labour law questions arising in connection with the use of social media. The book is divided into country chapters, each written by a known local specialist. In order to easily 'navigate' through the issues for each country, the chapters follow a uniform structure, covering the applicable statutory regimes, case law, useful checklists, and recommendations. Among the issues and topics dealt with are the following: - employees' entitlement to use social media at the workplace; - whether employers can require the use of social media by employees; - right of employers to monitor employees' use of social media outside the workplace; - employers' potential liability for employees' misuse of social media; - right of employee representatives to use employers' equipment for social media purposes; - employers' remedies against misuse of social media by employees and employee representatives; - development and drafting of a social media policy; and - role of social media in employer–employee disputes. No other publication exists providing interested parties with a practical and strategic guide to legal issues affecting the use of social media in the workplace. With its easy-to-use country-by-country format and its expert recommendations, this unique resource will prove itself as an incomparable handbook for lawyers, human resources professionals, and in-house counsel advising or working for internationally operating businesses. It will also be of inestimable value for academics and policymakers concerned with the legal ramifications of social media use in the workplace. |
| defamation of business on social media: Don't Panic! a Legal Guide for Small Businesses and Creative Professionals Art Neill, Teri Karobonik, 2016-06-24 Want to learn how to avoid legal issues for your business and creative projects? That's what Don't Panic! is all about. Learn to skillfully handle legal issues from the beginning to the moment (that hopefully doesn't happen) you get a nasty lawyer letter. You'll learn how to *Form Your Business*Protect Your Intellectual Property*Know the difference between employees and independent contractors*Understand insurance *Be smart when getting funded*Avoid problems when launching an App or Internet-Based Service.*License anything, and when to get permission.*Watch your back while you're making the deal*What to do next when you've gotten a nasty lawyer letter |
| defamation of business on social media: The Legal Challenges of Social Media David Mangan, Lorna E. Gillies, 2017-06-30 Social media enables instant access to individual self-expression and the sharing of information. Social media issues are boundless, permeating distinct legal disciplines. The law has struggled to adapt and for good reason: how does the law regulate this medium over the public/private law divide? This book engages with the legal implications of social media from public and private law perspectives and outlines how the law, in various legal sub-disciplines and with varying success, has endeavoured to adapt existing tools to social media. |
| defamation of business on social media: Handbook of Social Media and the Law Laura Scaife, 2014-11-20 Billions of minutes a month are spent globally on social media. This raises not only serious legal issues, but also has a clear impact on everyday commercial activity. This book considers the significant legal developments that have arisen due to social media. It provides an expert explanation of the issues that practitioners and businesses need to consider, as well as the special measures that are required in order to minimise their exposure to risk. The content is highly practical, and not only explores the law related to social media, but also includes useful aids for the reader, such as flow charts, checklists and case studies. Various categories and channels of social media are covered in this book, alongside the legal classification of different social networks. Social media is also considered in the context of human rights law by evaluating the implications this has had upon the development of civil and criminal law when pursuing a civil remedy or criminal prosecution in relation to online speech. As part of these discussions the book deals specifically with the Defamation Act 2013, the Communications Act 2003, the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and the Contempt of Court Act 1988 among other key issues such as seeking Injunctions and the resulting privacy implications. Finally, the author also pays careful consideration to the commercial aspects raised by social media. The reader will find reference to key cases and regulatory guidance notes and statutes including, the Data Protection Act 1998 (including the draft Data Protection Regulation), user privacy, human rights, trading and advertising standards, special rules for FCA regulated bodies and social media insurance. This book is an invaluable guide for private practice and in-house practitioners, business professionals, academics and post-graduate students involved in the law surrounding social media. |
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| defamation of business on social media: Internet Law And Business: International Issues Richard O Parry, 2024-03-06 This book aims to provide advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive review and analysis of the legal, ethical and regulatory environments, both national and international, that relate to businesses and the Internet. Topics covered in the book include American constitutional law, as well European, primarily French, law on the subjects of contracts, courts, criminal law, freedom of expression, intellectual property, privacy and torts. The coverage of French law as a comparison to American law is because of its influence throughout the world. Although the Napoleonic Code was not the first code to be introduced, it has, according to reputed sources, been far more influential in the development of codes throughout the world, than any other. The laws and regulations addressed apply to all employees working at all levels of a business, and it covers contracts, sales, government relations, regulatory/legal compliance, and engineering, among others. |
| defamation of business on social media: Social Media and the Law Daxton Stewart, Daxton R. Stewart, 2017-02-10 Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat allow users to connect with one another and share information with the click of a mouse or a tap on a touchscreen—and have become vital tools for professionals in the news and strategic communication fields. But as rapidly as these services have grown in popularity, their legal ramifications aren’t widely understood. To what extent do communicators put themselves at risk for defamation and privacy lawsuits when they use these tools, and what rights do communicators have when other users talk about them on social networks? How can an entity maintain control of intellectual property issues—such as posting copyrighted videos and photographs—consistent with the developing law in this area? How and when can journalists and publicists use these tools to do their jobs without endangering their employers or clients? Including two new chapters that examine First Amendment issues and ownership of social media accounts and content, Social Media and the Law brings together thirteen media law scholars to address these questions and more, including current issues like copyright, online impersonation, anonymity, cyberbullying, sexting, and live streaming. Students and professional communicators alike need to be aware of laws relating to defamation, privacy, intellectual property, and government regulation—and this guidebook is here to help them navigate the tricky legal terrain of social media. |
| defamation of business on social media: Comparative Privacy and Defamation András Koltay, Paul Wragg, 2020-07-31 Providing comparative analysis that examines both Western and non-Western legal systems, this wide-ranging Handbook expands and enriches the existing privacy and defamation law literature and addresses the fundamental issues facing today’s scholars and practitioners. Comparative Privacy and Defamation provides insightful commentary on issues of theory and doctrine, including the challenges of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the impact of new technologies on the law. |
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| defamation of business on social media: Social Media Security Michael Cross, 2013-11-01 Social networks, particularly public ones, have become part of the fabric of how we communicate and collaborate as a society. With value from micro-level personal networking to macro-level outreach, social networking has become pervasive in people's lives and is now becoming a significant driving force in business. These new platforms have provided new approaches to many critical enterprise functions, including identifying, communicating, and gathering feedback with customers (e.g., Facebook, Ning); locating expertise (e.g., LinkedIn); providing new communication platforms (e.g., Twitter); and collaborating with a community, small or large (e.g., wikis). However, many organizations have stayed away from potential benefits of social networks because of the significant risks associated with them. This book will help an organization understand the risks present in social networks and provide a framework covering policy, training and technology to address those concerns and mitigate the risks presented to leverage social media in their organization. The book also acknowledges that many organizations have already exposed themselves to more risk than they think from social networking and offers strategies for dialing it back to retake control. - Defines an organization's goals for social networking - Presents the risks present in social networking and how to mitigate them - Explains how to maintain continuous social networking security |
| defamation of business on social media: Business and Society Cynthia E. Clark, Kabrina K. Chang, Sean P. Melvin, 2020-07-24 Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments prepares students for the modern workplace by exploring the opportunities and challenges they will face in today′s interconnected, global economy. |
| defamation of business on social media: Social Media and the Law Daxton R. Stewart, 2022-10-03 This fully updated third edition of Social Media and the Law offers an essential guide to navigating the complex legal terrain of social media. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have become vital tools for professionals in the news and strategic communication fields. As these services have rapidly grown in popularity, their legal ramifications have continued to develop, resulting in students and professional communicators needing to be aware of laws relating to defamation, privacy, intellectual property, and government regulation. Editor Daxton Stewart brings together eleven media law scholars to address key questions, such as the following: To what extent do communicators put themselves at risk for lawsuits when they use these tools? What rights do communicators have when other users talk about them on social networks? How can people and companies manage intellectual property issues consistent with the developing law in this area? This book is essential for students of media, mass communication, strategic communication, journalism, advertising, and public relations, as well as professional communicators that use social media in their role. |
| defamation of business on social media: Media & Entertainment Law Ursula Smartt, 2017-02-03 Media & Entertainment Law presents a contemporary analysis of the law relating to the media and entertainment industries both in terms of its practical application and its theoretical framework, providing a broad and comprehensive coverage of these fast changing branches of the law. Fully restructured to complement how media law is taught today in the digital age, this third edition explores recent updates in the law including the outcomes of the Google Spain case and the ‘right to be forgotten’, the use of drones in breach of privacy laws, internet libel and the boundaries of media freedom and press regulation following the Leveson inquiry. Media & Entertainment Law uses the most up-to-date authorities to explore privacy and confidentiality subjects, such as the Prince Charles 'black spider' letters, the Maximilian Schrems and the celebrity superinjunction PJS v Newsgroup Newspapers cases. The book also covers defamation, contempt of court and freedom of information, plus Scots law. New to this edition: A brand new chapter is dedicated to exploring technology and the media, including contemporary issues such as the dark web, the surveillance state, internet censorship and the law and social media, including bloggers, vloggers and tweeters. The chapters on regulatory authorities have been expanded to provide greater clarification and explanation of broadcasting, press and advertising regulation, including the protection of journalistic sources and comparisons with EU Law. The chapter on intellectual property and entertainment law has been streamlined to match media law courses more effectively. This text provides students with detailed coverage of the key principles, cases and legislation as well as a critical analysis of this vibrant subject. |
| defamation of business on social media: Social Media and the Law , 2013-01-03 Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Flickr allow users to connect with one another and share information with the click of a mouse or a tap on a touchscreen—and have become vital tools for professionals in the news and strategic communication fields. But as rapidly as these services have grown in popularity, their legal ramifications aren’t widely understood. To what extent do communicators put themselves at risk for defamation and privacy lawsuits when they use these tools, and what rights do communicators have when other users talk about them on social networks? How can an entity maintain control of intellectual property issues—such as posting copyrighted videos and photographs—consistent with the developing law in this area? How and when can journalists and publicists use these tools to do their jobs without endangering their employers or clients? In Social Media and the Law, eleven media law scholars address these questions and more, including current issues like copyright, online impersonation, anonymity, cyberbullying, sexting, and WikiLeaks. Students and professional communicators alike need to be aware of laws relating to defamation, privacy, intellectual property, and government regulation—and this guidebook is here to help them navigate the tricky legal terrain of social media. |
| defamation of business on social media: Social Q's Philip Galanes, 2012-11-27 A series of whimsical essays by the New York Times Social Q's columnist provides modern advice on navigating today's murky moral waters, sharing recommendations for such everyday situations as texting on the bus to splitting a dinner check. |
| defamation of business on social media: The Communicator's Guide to Media Law and Ethics Mark Pearson, 2023-11-23 This book offers an introduction to the key legal and ethical topics confronting Australian journalists and strategic communicators both at home and internationally and offers a suite of reflective techniques for navigating them. It starts by positioning morals, ethics, and the law in their historical and philosophical frameworks by tracing the evolution of free expression and professional media ethics. Media law and ethics are then contextualized in their modern international human rights framework. Readers are equipped with a skill set for reflecting on the law and ethics of professional media dilemmas – including mindful reflection, the Potter Box, journaling, concept mapping, and discussion. Such approaches are then applied to key topic areas, including free expression; reputation; confidentiality; privacy; justice; intellectual property; national security; discrimination and harassment; and conflicted interests. Each is examined in terms of its philosophical underpinnings, relationship to human rights, professional ethical context, international examples, legal principles, key Australian laws, legal cases, and strategies for applying reflective practice techniques. It concludes on a confident note – imploring communicators to engage in constructive and mindful strategic communication with the authority and confidence that results from a working knowledge of media law and ethics. This handbook is for professional communicators and students in all fields, but particularly in journalism, public relations, corporate communication, media relations, and marketing. |
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| defamation of business on social media: Social Media and the Law Daxton Stewart, Daxton R. Stewart, 2017-02-10 Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat allow users to connect with one another and share information with the click of a mouse or a tap on a touchscreen—and have become vital tools for professionals in the news and strategic communication fields. But as rapidly as these services have grown in popularity, their legal ramifications aren’t widely understood. To what extent do communicators put themselves at risk for defamation and privacy lawsuits when they use these tools, and what rights do communicators have when other users talk about them on social networks? How can an entity maintain control of intellectual property issues—such as posting copyrighted videos and photographs—consistent with the developing law in this area? How and when can journalists and publicists use these tools to do their jobs without endangering their employers or clients? Including two new chapters that examine First Amendment issues and ownership of social media accounts and content, Social Media and the Law brings together thirteen media law scholars to address these questions and more, including current issues like copyright, online impersonation, anonymity, cyberbullying, sexting, and live streaming. Students and professional communicators alike need to be aware of laws relating to defamation, privacy, intellectual property, and government regulation—and this guidebook is here to help them navigate the tricky legal terrain of social media. |
| defamation of business on social media: Social Media Risk and the Law Susan Grantham, Mark Pearson, 2021-09-14 Social media has many advantages for professional communication – but it also carries considerable risks, including legal pitfalls. This book equips students and communication professionals with the knowledge and skills to help minimise the risks that can arise when they post or host on social media. It offers them strategies for taking advantage of the opportunities of social media while also navigating the ethical, legal, and organisational risks that can lead to audience outrage, brand damage, expensive litigation and communication crises. The book uses stakeholder theory and risk analysis tools to anticipate, identify, address and balance these opportunities and risks. It takes a global approach to risk and social media law, drawing on fascinating case studies from key international jurisdictions to explain and illustrate the basic principles. Whether you are a corporate communicator, social media manager, journalist, marketer, blogger or student you will find this book an essential addition to your professional library as the first reference point when social media and legal risks arise. |
| defamation of business on social media: Becoming a Public Relations Writer Ronald D. Smith, 2012-05-23 Becoming a Public Relations Writer is a comprehensive guide to the writing process for public relations practice. Using straightforward, no-nonsense language, realistic examples, easy-to-follow steps and practical exercises, this text introduces the various formats and styles of writing you will encounter as a public relations practitioner. A focus on ethical and legal issues is woven throughout, with examples and exercises addressing public relations as practiced by corporations, non-profit agencies, and other types of organizations both large and small. In addition, the book offers the most comprehensive list of public relations writing formats to be found anywhere---from the standard news release to electronic mail and other opportunities using a variety of technologies and media. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect significant developments in the public relations field, including: New chapter on multimedia and social media releases New chapter on websites, blogs, and wikis Expansion of the chapter on direct mail and online appeals Updated examples of actual pieces of public relations writing A companion website including writing exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and relevant links Through its comprehensive and accessible approach, Becoming a Public Relations Writer is an invaluable resource for future and current public relations practitioners. |
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| defamation of business on social media: News Writing and Reporting: A Strategic Approach to Storytelling Chris R. Vaccaro, 2024-09-17 News Writing and Reporting: A Strategic Approach to Storytelling by Chris Vaccaro prepares students to become successful journalists in today′s competitive news industry with a focus on modern newsroom operations, emerging media trends, and multiplatform storytelling. It includes career tips, reporter interviews, and practical exercises for effective content planning and editing. |
| defamation of business on social media: Multilingual Digital Marketing Maria Johnsen, 2016-06-24 Discover the Secrets of Multilingual Digital Marketing in Europe and North America: Unveiling Lucrative Strategies for Market Leadership Are you ready to unlock the secrets of multilingual digital marketing and become the market leader in your industry? In this book, I delve into the burning questions that many businesses face when entering new markets. I explore why some businesses fail while others succeed and provide realistic steps to help you avoid losing money in the online business landscape. With my guidance, you will learn how to position your business for success in other countries, identifying the key areas that need improvement to maximize your return on investment (ROI). I emphasize the significance of customer service and sales departments within your organization, showcasing their impact on your company's share wallet. Furthermore, I shed light on the correlation between two crucial components in multilingual digital marketing: technical and marketing aspects. By understanding their relationship and optimizing their impact on sales, you can gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace. I also address the challenge of saving on your annual budget for human resources, offering strategies to optimize your hiring process and ensure you have the right experts in the right positions. Additionally, I reveal secret components that successful market leaders have utilized to reach the top. This book provides a comprehensive overview of both technical and marketing aspects of online sales, offering practical suggestions for offline marketing and sales as well. By exploring the hidden strategies and tactics employed by successful companies, you can pave your own path to market leadership. Get ready to uncover the truth and unleash your business's potential with the invaluable insights within this book. |
| defamation of business on social media: Free Speech and the Regulation of Social Media Content Valerie C. Brannon, 2019-04-03 As the Supreme Court has recognized, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become important venues for users to exercise free speech rights protected under the First Amendment. Commentators and legislators, however, have questioned whether these social media platforms are living up to their reputation as digital public forums. Some have expressed concern that these sites are not doing enough to counter violent or false speech. At the same time, many argue that the platforms are unfairly banning and restricting access to potentially valuable speech. Currently, federal law does not offer much recourse for social media users who seek to challenge a social media provider's decision about whether and how to present a user's content. Lawsuits predicated on these sites' decisions to host or remove content have been largely unsuccessful, facing at least two significant barriers under existing federal law. First, while individuals have sometimes alleged that these companies violated their free speech rights by discriminating against users' content, courts have held that the First Amendment, which provides protection against state action, is not implicated by the actions of these private companies. Second, courts have concluded that many non-constitutional claims are barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230, which provides immunity to providers of interactive computer services, including social media providers, both for certain decisions to host content created by others and for actions taken voluntarily and in good faith to restrict access to objectionable material. Some have argued that Congress should step in to regulate social media sites. Government action regulating internet content would constitute state action that may implicate the First Amendment. In particular, social media providers may argue that government regulations impermissibly infringe on the providers' own constitutional free speech rights. Legal commentators have argued that when social media platforms decide whether and how to post users' content, these publication decisions are themselves protected under the First Amendment. There are few court decisions evaluating whether a social media site, by virtue of publishing, organizing, or even editing protected speech, is itself exercising free speech rights. Consequently, commentators have largely analyzed the question of whether the First Amendment protects a social media site's publication decisions by analogy to other types of First Amendment cases. There are at least three possible frameworks for analyzing governmental restrictions on social media sites' ability to moderate user content. Which of these three frameworks applies will depend largely on the particular action being regulated. Under existing law, social media platforms may be more likely to receive First Amendment protection when they exercise more editorial discretion in presenting user-generated content, rather than if they neutrally transmit all such content. In addition, certain types of speech receive less protection under the First Amendment. Courts may be more likely to uphold regulations targeting certain disfavored categories of speech such as obscenity or speech inciting violence. Finally, if a law targets a social media site's conduct rather than speech, it may not trigger the protections of the First Amendment at all. |
| defamation of business on social media: Civility in the Digital Age Andrea Weckerle, 2013-02-13 Re-civilize Life Online! PROVEN Conflict Management and Prevention for Social Media and the Web Ever seem like the Web is just one big screaming match? Ever feel like you’re refereeing a worldwide tantrum on YOUR social media sites, blogs, and online forums? That’s not good for your goals—or your sanity. Stop. Now. Step back. Take a breath. And solve the problem. Thought you couldn’t? You can: there are proven best practices for getting people to be civil online. Even when they disagree. Even if they’re complaining. You can avoid misunderstandings that lead to flame wars, and promote constructive conversation amongst those with strongly held views. And, finally, you can handle the people that just can’t be civilized. Today, these skills are flat-out imperative. Everyone who leads, curates, manages, or participates in online communities needs them. Andrea Weckerle hasn’t just compiled them: she’s created a 30-Day Action Plan for restoring civility to your corner of the digital world. This plan works—and not one moment too soon. Master the foundational skills you need to resolve and prevent conflict online Understand the dynamics of each online conflict, from procedural disputes to online lynch mobs Stay cool and effectively manage conflict in even the highest-pressure online environments Differentiate between what people say and what they really want Create a positive online footprint—or start cleaning up a negative image Recognize online troublemakers and strategize ways to handle them Manage your own anger—and, when necessary, express it online safely and productively Strategically manage others’ online hostility and frustration Limit risks to your organization’s online reputation due to actions it can’t control Draft and implement corporate social media policies that actually work |
| defamation of business on social media: ICLSSEE 2022 Eko Eddya Supriyanto, Meida Rachmawati, Fibry Jati Nugroho, Wardi Wardi, Robbi Rahim, 2022-08-08 This book contains the proceedings of the International Conference on Law, Social Science, Economics, and Education (ICLSSEE 2022) on 16 April 2022 in Indonesia. This conference was held in collaboration between Nusantara Training and Research (NTR) with Borobudur University Jakarta, 17 Agustus 1945 University (UNTAG), and the Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The papers from the conference were collected in a proceedings book entitled: Proceedings of The International Conference on Law, Social Science, Economics, and Education (ICLSSEE 2022). The presentation of such a conference covering multi-disciplines will contribute a lot of inspiring inputs and new knowledge on current trending in Law, Social Science, Economics, and Education. Thus, this will contribute to the next young generation's researchers to produce innovative research findings. Hopefully, the scientific attitude and skills through research will promote the development of knowledge generated through research from various scholars in various regions. Finally, we would like to express our greatest gratitude to all the steering committee colleagues for their cooperation in administering and arranging the conference. Hopefully, this seminar and conference will be continued in the coming years with many more insightful articles from inspiring research. We would also like to thank the invited speakers for their invaluable contribution and for sharing their vision in their talks. We hope to meet you again at the next conference of ICLSSEE. |
| defamation of business on social media: Complex Social Systems in Dynamic Environments Svetlana G. Maximova, 2023-06-29 This edited book considers social systems as self-organizing structures that reproduce new structural elements endowed with certain functional connections. The authors analyze innovative processes in social systems, leading to the sustainable convergence of knowledge and the emergence of technologies that improve the level of material well-being in society. The book summarizes research results in the field of digitalization and reveals deep connections with social problems. In addition, the book presents a whole array of innovative research on social systems management and the application of knowledge and intelligence to the solution of social problems. The contributing scholars and practitioners reflect on various types of social systems and assess the influence of disruptive factors from natural and coupled human-natural environments, discussing possible mechanisms for their neutralization. Sustainable development of social systems is among the most important tasks facing the contemporary world. The contributed book highlights challenges to the sustainability of social systems, draws sociotechnical images of the future world order generated by the rapid development of intellectual technologies, and critically analyzes promising concepts for more sustainable social future. Among the discussed topics in the book are social governance, digital economy, technological landscapes, social systems modeling and simulation, cyber-social systems, knowledge-based innovation systems, complex processes in social systems, institutional arrangements, and other advancing research areas. The high-quality and original studies presented in the book appeal to those interested in broadening their perspectives on complexity science, complex social systems research, complex systems management, advanced technological development in social systems, etc. Since the book is rich with well-thought theories, advanced research approaches, and interdisciplinary research results, it becomes a great source of new ideas and insights on complex social systems. |
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| defamation of business on social media: Advertising and Public Relations Law Carmen Maye, Roy L. Moore, Erik L. Collins, 2019-06-25 Addressing a critical need, Advertising and Public Relations Law explores the issues and ideas that affect the regulation of advertising and public relations speech, some of the most dynamic and prevalent areas of professional communications today. This updated third edition explores the categorization of different kinds of speech and their varying levels of First Amendment protection as well as common areas of litigation for communicators such as defamation, invasion of privacy, and copyright and trademark infringement. Features of this edition include: A new chapter on Internet-related laws affecting advertising and public relations speech. History and background of major legal theories affecting professional communicators. Extended excerpts from major court decisions. Overviews of relevant federal and state regulatory schemes, including those promulgated and enforced by the FTC, FCC, FDA and others. Appendices providing a legal glossary, a chart of the judicial system, sample model releases and copyright agreement forms. The volume is developed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in media, advertising and public relations law or regulation courses. It also serves as an essential reference for advertising and public relations practitioners. |
| defamation of business on social media: Basics in Business Informatics Peter Weber, Roland Gabriel, Thomas Lux, Katharina Menke, 2022-08-04 This book takes you on a journey into the world of business informatics. It has a modular structure and covers the key aspects of business informatics. Besides the thematic introductions, each chapter includes excursuses, review questions, and practical exercises, for which solutions are provided in a separate chapter. The book concludes with two teaching cases on digital transformation. It is designed for students and lecturers at universities and technical colleges, but also as a resource for IT trainings. |
| defamation of business on social media: The Legal Environment of Business C. Kerry Fields, Kevin C. Fields, 2022 New Legal Environment of Business Text Designed for Today's Student The Contemporary Legal Environment of Business is the focused, direct, and practical treatment of business topics today's student needs. Experienced authors C. Kerry Fields and Kevin Fields offer a readable overview of key legal concepts grounded in the day-to-day application of the topics in the real world. With a blend of legal theory and practical applications, the book expertly covers issues important to today's business managers in an engaging and readable format. An accessible writing style combined with thoughtful pedagogy make this text ideal for undergraduate and graduate business students. Each chapter includes well-edited cases that highlight key legal concepts and integrate ethical considerations. Plentiful examples show students the practical applications of the law. Managerial Applications and thoughtful exercises encourage critical thinking. In addition, students will benefit from features such as chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms in bold and defined in the text, and concept summaries. Professors and student will benefit from: Practical approach of the book, written with the student in mind and keeping legal theory to a minimum. Introduces concepts in the context of actual business practice. Timely and sensible coverage of laws that address the expanding responsibilities of today's business leaders, including diversity, equity and inclusion issues in their many forms. Landmark as well as current cases, edited to give attention to the key points while using the actual language of the court in its decision. Ethics questions included throughout the text to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ample exercises that offer opportunities for students to apply what they have learned. |
| defamation of business on social media: Storytelling in Presentations For Dummies Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts, 2023-08-23 Learn to influence audiences with storyopia: Stories that take them on a journey from what is to what could be: Storytelling in Presentations For Dummies shows you how to develop and deliver a presentation through storytelling, keeping audience interested, and most importantly, making them heroes that take action towards change. You’ll learn how to cull stories from your own experiences, and before you know it, you’ll have more stories than Aesop has fables. You’ll learn about the latest presentation software, so you can integrate visuals into your presentations and avoid the dreaded “Death by PowerPoint.” You’ll also learn how to deal with challenging on-the-spot situations, deliver investor pitches and executive briefs, and present a paper at a conference. Additionally, find out how to deliver someone else’s content and make it your own. This book will help you level up anywhere you need to present information by mastering the art of savvy presentations—the most effective business communications tools of our time. Identify experiences that can be molded into stories that drive change. Prepare powerful openings to hook your audience right away whether delivering in person, online, or hybrid Have your audience get the most from your presentation with an effective call to action Prepare a storyboard, which is like a frame-by-frame roadmap, that will mesh together what you’ll show and what you’ll tell Leverage software like Canva, Prezi, and Storyboarder to tie your presentation together Enjoy the colorful 8-page mini-booklet, “Storytelling to Storyboarding” This Dummies guide is perfect for any professional who needs to present, and at some time all professionals do. It’s also for entrepreneurs who want to build community and grow their business, in addition to students who want to wow teachers and classmates. |
| defamation of business on social media: The Journalist's Guide to Media Law Mark Pearson, Mark Polden, 2020-07-27 We are all journalists and publishers now: at the touch of a button we can send our words, sounds and images out to the world. No matter whether you're a traditional journalist, a blogger, a public relations practitioner or a social media editor, everything you publish or broadcast is subject to the law. But which law? This widely used practical guide to communication law is essential reading for anyone who writes or broadcasts professionally, whether in journalism or strategic communication. It offers a mindful approach to assessing media law risks so practitioners can navigate legal and ethical barriers to publishing in mainstream and social media. This sixth edition has been substantially revised to reflect recent developments in litigation, and the impact of national security laws and the rising gig economy where graduates might work in the news media, PR, new media start-ups, or as freelancers. It covers defamation, contempt, confidentiality, privacy, trespass, intellectual property, and ethical regulation, as well as the special challenges of commenting on criminal allegations and trials. Recent cases and examples from social media, journalism and public relations are used to illustrate key points and new developments. Whether you work in a news room, in public relations or marketing, or blog from home, make sure you have The Journalist's Guide to Media Law at your side. 'Whether you're an MSM editor or reporter, a blogger, a tweeter or a personal brand, this book might save your bacon.' - Jonathan Holmes, former ABC Media Watch host 'The leading text book from which most journos learned their law' - Margaret Simons, associate professor in journalism, Monash University |
| defamation of business on social media: The Social Media Handbook Nancy Flynn, 2012-03-06 The Social Media Handbook is a comprehensive risk and compliance management toolkit that walks employers step-by-step through the process of developing and implementing effective social media policy and compliance management programs that are designed to minimize—and in some cases prevent—social networking and web 2.0 risks and other electronic disasters. Throughout this important resource Nancy Flynn (an internationally recognized expert on workplace social media) offers a guide to best practices for creating safe, effective, and compliant electronic business communications. The book contains a thorough review of the risks inherent in employees' social media use and content and explores how organizations can help manage behavior, mitigate risks, and maximize compliance through the implementation of strategic social media compliance management programs. These programs combine written policies, supported by comprehensive employee education and are enforced by proven-effective technology tools. Once these policies and programs are in place employers can safely take advantage of the marketing and communications benefits offered by social media. Covering a wealth of material, the book includes vital information on topics such as social media and the law; managing records and e-discovery compliantly; regulatory compliance; privacy and security; blog risks and compliance rules; mobile devices drive social media risks; a seven-step plan for social media policy and compliance management; conducting a social media audit; creating social media policies; content rules and compliance; policy compliance and education; reputation management; and more. In addition to addressing pertinent topics on risk management, the book contains cautionary, real-life social networking disaster stories that show how organizations can lose revenue and reputations, reveals how employees can lose jobs, and explains how individuals can face public humiliation. The Social Media Handbook is a hands-on guide written for human resource professionals, information technology managers, legal professionals, compliance officers, records managers, and others who need to manage today's technology tools with up-to-date employment rules. |
defamation | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
Defamation is a statement that injures a third party's reputation. The tort of defamation includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). State common law and …
Defamation - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes - Legal …
Jan 10, 2015 · Defamation defined and explained with examples. Defamation is an untrue spoken or published statement that harms the reputation of a person.
Libel, Slander, and Defamation Law: The Basics - FindLaw
Dec 3, 2024 · Defamation is a civil action that covers false statements that cause reputational harm. Libel and slander are two types of defamation. Libel includes written or pictorial …
Defamation - Wikipedia
Defamation is defined as spreading a false report or insinuation apt to cause harm to a person, or otherwise disparaging someone. Defamation of the deceased may also constitute an offence if …
North Carolina Defamation Law Guide: Libel and Slander - Minc …
May 1, 2025 · Under North Carolina law, defamation is categorized as either libel (written false statements) or slander (spoken false statements). To prevail in a defamation claim, plaintiffs …
DEFAMATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of DEFAMATION is the act of communicating false statements about a person that injure the reputation of that person : the act of defaming another : calumny. How to use …
Differences Between Defamation, Slander, and Libel - LegalZoom
Dec 2, 2024 · Defamation is a false statement presented as a fact that causes injury or damage to the character of the person it is about. An example is “Tom Smith stole money from his …
Defamation | Definition, Slander vs. Libel, & Facts | Britannica
May 25, 2025 · Defamation, in law, the act of communicating to a third party false statements about a person that result in damage to that person’s reputation. The concept encompasses …
Defamation Laws and Lawsuits Made Simple - Nolo
Feb 20, 2024 · Defamation happens when a person or business makes a false statement—verbally or in writing—about someone that damages their reputation. Defamation …
Defamation Law: Libel, Slander, and Legal Defenses Explained
Nov 22, 2024 · This article examines defamation law by exploring its two primary forms—libel and slander—and key aspects such as proving defamation, distinguishing between insults and …
defamation | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
Defamation is a statement that injures a third party's reputation. The tort of defamation includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). State common law and …
Defamation - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes - Legal …
Jan 10, 2015 · Defamation defined and explained with examples. Defamation is an untrue spoken or published statement that harms the reputation of a person.
Libel, Slander, and Defamation Law: The Basics - FindLaw
Dec 3, 2024 · Defamation is a civil action that covers false statements that cause reputational harm. Libel and slander are two types of defamation. Libel includes written or pictorial …
Defamation - Wikipedia
Defamation is defined as spreading a false report or insinuation apt to cause harm to a person, or otherwise disparaging someone. Defamation of the deceased may also constitute an offence if …
North Carolina Defamation Law Guide: Libel and Slander - Minc …
May 1, 2025 · Under North Carolina law, defamation is categorized as either libel (written false statements) or slander (spoken false statements). To prevail in a defamation claim, plaintiffs …
DEFAMATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of DEFAMATION is the act of communicating false statements about a person that injure the reputation of that person : the act of defaming another : calumny. How to use …
Differences Between Defamation, Slander, and Libel - LegalZoom
Dec 2, 2024 · Defamation is a false statement presented as a fact that causes injury or damage to the character of the person it is about. An example is “Tom Smith stole money from his …
Defamation | Definition, Slander vs. Libel, & Facts | Britannica
May 25, 2025 · Defamation, in law, the act of communicating to a third party false statements about a person that result in damage to that person’s reputation. The concept encompasses …
Defamation Laws and Lawsuits Made Simple - Nolo
Feb 20, 2024 · Defamation happens when a person or business makes a false statement—verbally or in writing—about someone that damages their reputation. Defamation …
Defamation Law: Libel, Slander, and Legal Defenses Explained
Nov 22, 2024 · This article examines defamation law by exploring its two primary forms—libel and slander—and key aspects such as proving defamation, distinguishing between insults and …
