Defamation, Disinformation, and Digital Speech: Legal Approaches to Protecting and Promoting Reputation

Join Ryan Jacobson, Danessa Watkins, and Max Goodman for a deep dive into the legal foundations of defamation and disinformation, strategies for monitoring and addressing online defamation, and steps for litigating defamation claims.

Program Summary

Session I – Understanding Defamation and Coordinated Responses to Reputational Threats

• Legal Foundations of Defamation and Disinformation
• Corporate vs. Individual Defamation
• Crisis Response and Damage Control

Session II – Social Media and Online Defamation

• Social Media Monitoring and Early Detection
• Engaging with Platforms and Law Enforcement
• Emerging Legal Trends and Future Risks
• Litigation and Pre-Litigation Strategies
• Section 230 and Platform Liability

Session III – Litigating Defamation Claims, Proactive Risk Management, and Policy Development

• Defamation Litigation
• The Exponential Echoes of Defamation
• Drafting Defamation & Reputation Protection Clauses