Privacy is a highly valued right. The explosion of social media and constant information sharing has markedly increased the risk that business owners, busy professionals, teachers, technicians, and indeed anyone of us that daily uses the internet could suffer...
civil litigation
Determining jurisdiction in a civil lawsuit
Jurisdiction of courts is among the first things students learn in law school, and yet questions continuously arise over whether a court has the power to decide certain cases or enter judgments against a person or a business. In its most basic form, jurisdiction is...
How should I respond to online defamation?
As an Illinois small business owner, your reputation has a direct impact on your success. That's why online defamation can be so damaging. False statements about you or your business may easily be believed by others, which in turn will harm your bottom line. Taking...
Can I sue over something posted on Facebook?
Facebook and other social media are intended to bring people together. However, many people use social media as their own personal platform to air grievances, whether they have any backing in the truth or not. This can lead to civil disputes and litigation, as...