Businesses spend a lot of time doing marketing and public relations to build their brand, so it can be devastating to find that someone has posted a harsh statement on the Internet that is outright false. For all the efforts that a business puts into websites, social networking and online ads, one bit of misinformation can sometimes topple their credibility.<\/p>\n
Two common grievances include businesses being accused of dishonest practices and discrimination. Competitors and unhappy individuals are usually the ones blamed for trying to undermine the business\u2019 reputation on online chatrooms, Facebook, \u201cprotest websites\u201d, and mass e-mails. But to show that a business is a victim of defamation, it must show that the published statement was false and resulted in a loss.<\/p>\n
As soon as a business realizes that the unflattering material is on the Web, it is advised to keep thorough records of what is being posted. Compile a list of all (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Businesses spend a lot of time doing marketing and public relations to build their brand, so it can be devastating to find that someone has posted a harsh statement on the Internet that is outright false. For all the efforts…<\/span><\/p>\n