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09/03/2026

Ever heard someone say "that post was written with actual malice" and pictured a villain twirling a mustache? Not quite how it works.

In defamation law, "actual malice" doesn't mean someone was cruel or had bad intentions. It means the person publishing a statement knew it was false, or didn't bother checking before hitting publish. This standard mostly comes up when a public figure is the bringing the lawsuit, and it's one of the hardest legal bars to clear.

If you've ever wondered why some public defamation cases drag on for years while others get tossed early, this is usually why.

We broke down what actual malice means, where the standard comes from, and what it takes to prove it. Tag someone who's been down an internet rabbit hole about a celebrity defamation case lately—this one's for them. 👇

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What is actual malice in a defamation lawsuit? If you are curious about defamation law or are currently involved in a defamation lawsuit, you may have come across the term “actual malice” and wondered “what does this mean?”, "who has to prove actual malice?" or “how can I prove actual mali...

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

The Double Lives of Suburban Wives follows two women whose OnlyFans identities got exposed, including a teacher who resigned after being outed in a local Facebook group.

It raises a real question a lot of people don't think about until it happens to them: once your identity is out, what legal options are actually on the table?

Turns out, it depends entirely on how the exposure happened. Get the full picture:

A teacher’s double life is discovered and revealed to the community—what recourse does she have? OnlyFans creators live a double life for this very reason, choosing to operate under a pseudonym so their real identities won’t become a liability. This exact situation happened to Brianna Coppage,...

09/01/2026

The statute of limitations for defamation begins once the damaging content is published—NOT once you discover it.

Your time to file a lawsuit may almost be up! Do you know how long you have to take action in your state?

The statute of limitations sets the time frame within which legal action can be filed. Each state has its own statute of limitations for defamation, which can range between one and three years. It's important to note, though, that the statute of limitations begins once the defamatory content is publ...

09/01/2026

, 41, a former editor of Breitbart News and one time political aide to rapper Kanye West, was deported on Friday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

08/31/2026

Macron v. Owens — does Candace have a defense?

08/31/2026

A PR firm can push a bad story off page one. It can't make the person who wrote it identify themselves, and it can't get you damages.

That's the gap legal action fills!

Curious where ends and law begins? Read the full breakdown on when to call a lawyer instead of a publicist:

The Two Paths of a Reputational Crisis Your first reaction when you or your brand is targeted by false statements is likely a combination of panic and anger. These online statements can damage reputations within hours. Victims of defamatory statements often face an important question: should they fo...

08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

Someone posts something false about you or your business on Instagram—a story, a comment, a DM that gets screenshot and shared.

Reporting it to Instagram is the first move, but it's usually not enough on its own to safeguard your reputation!

We laid out the full response process, including when it's time to bring in a lawyer: https://bit.ly/42p05Uh

Social media platforms like Instagram have created numerous opportunities for businesses and individuals to establish their brands and engage with audiences worldwide. However, with these opportunities comes risk factors, such as defamation, which can damage your reputation, hurt your credibility, a...

08/27/2026

Quick question for anyone running an online shop: if a competitor copied your logo, your product photos, or your site copy tomorrow, would you know what legal recourse is available?

Most business owners don't... We put together a full guide on protecting your brand, content, and ideas as an e-commerce business:

Your e-commerce business is more than just products and services – it’s built on intellectual property (IP). IP is the lifeblood of your business value and success. Your brand name, logo, product designs, website content and unique innovations contribute to your business's identity and competiti...