Annamaria Del Buono

Annamaria Del Buono

December 01, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Online Reviews and Reputational Damage: The Fine Line Between Opinion and Defamation

When do online reviews cross the line? In assessing these types of cases, New Jersey courts will carefully weigh and balance the protection of free speech and one's reputation. But overall, depending upon the language and interpretation of your negative review, you could potentially find yourself on the right side of the "v" in a defamation lawsuit.

By Nicholas A. Duston and Annamaria Del Buono

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