Expertise·Press · Online reputation
Press law
and online reputation
The firm assists and defends individuals, businesses and organisations whose reputation, image or privacy has been harmed, in the media and online.
Clients
Who the firm works with
Services
Preventing and stopping infringements
Defamation and insult
Press offences (Law of 29 July 1881), whether bringing or defending claims, and media liability.
Online reputation
Content removal, requests to platforms and hosting providers, delisting, content generated or disseminated using AI.
Privacy and image rights
Publication of images or personal information without consent, civil liability actions.
Disparagement
Statements targeting a company’s products or services, falling under unfair competition and free-riding.
Case examples
Situations handled by the firm
Legal framework
Law of 29 July 1881 on the freedom of the press
- Article 9 of the French Civil Code
- Law on Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN)
- Digital Services Act (DSA)
The Law of 29 July 1881 punishes defamation and insult, while Article 9 of the Civil Code protects privacy and image rights. The liability of hosting providers and platforms is governed by the Law on Confidence in the Digital Economy and the Digital Services Act.
In press matters, the limitation period is in principle three months from publication: it is therefore important to act without delay.
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