Protecting Your Business Online

5/6/2015

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200

Registration is no longer available.

Managing and protecting your online reputation is critical in today’s online world. Increased use of social media in business and social settings gives rise to a multitude of legal issues, including defamation as it relates to your online business reputation.

The secret to truly effective online reputation management is a plan that is pre-planned, well thought out and risk adverse. You don’t want to be in the position of having to respond, off the cuff, to mudslinging, gossip, and bad reviews. Armed with case studies of recent Texas case law, you will walk away with an understanding of how to plan, manage, and respond in order to keep your reputation intact.

Highlights:

How to respond to lies and mudslinging
Understanding the distinguishing factors between gossip and a lawsuit
Preventative online measures you can establish for your employees
Damage awards available to you for a damaged business reputation

Carol Keough and Trisha Barita are Houston attorneys with a legal background in various aspects of defamation law. In this session they will share with you recent Texas case law and based on that tips and recommendations on how you can manage your risks as they pertain to your online business reputation.

Presenters:

Carol P. Keough, Attorney At Law, Barita & Keough Law Firm, PLLC

Trisha Barita, Attorney At Law, Barita & Keough Law Firm PLLC

Please Note:

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

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