Whether the issue is an accusation you made in public or an offhanded comment that was overheard and spiraled out of control, the idea of being sued for defamation begs an important question: Can you…
By David Heim, Esquire Partner at Bochetto & Lentz, P.C. The decision by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, not to pursue an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Third Circuit’s ruling in…
There’s a famous quote from President John Adams that goes like this: Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state…
One of the privileges that we enjoy as Americans is the freedom of speech. Under the First Amendment, we are permitted to express our opinions freely, without fear of persecution or prosecution. However, there are…
A lawsuit filed against Fox News called significant attention to the subject of defamation, but the subsequent headline-grabbing settlement resolved the issue before the trial began. If the attention and pundit pontification have you wondering…
Social media and the internet in general have changed our lives for the better in so many ways … but they have also opened a potential Pandora’s box of trouble. The increased visibility that websites…
There was once a time when people looking for a physician would seek recommendations from other doctors, as well as from family members, neighbors, co-workers, and friends. Though that’s still common, most people also take…
In the United States, we prize our freedom. Being able to speak our minds without fear of persecution is an essential American right. Unfortunately, some people take this freedom too far, going beyond protected opinions…
By David Heim, Bochetto & Lentz Partner B&L is always looking for new legal developments to advance its client cases. Recently, the Superior Court handed down a decision in Oberholzer v. Galapo which helped clarify…
If you’ve ever considered using a service, buying a product, or even booking a room at a hotel, there’s a good chance that you went online to check out the reviews. There’s no question that…