In this progress report episode, the Law 4 Small Business team shares key updates on their efforts to file a complaint against an anonymous online reviewer—John or Jane Doe. From legal strategy to procedural roadblocks, tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to unmask and pursue a defamation case in the digital age.

In this two-part episode of Online Reviews On Trial, Law 4 Small Business founding attorney Larry Donahue is joined by legal ethics expert Jennifer Ellis, JD, for a candid and in-depth conversation about the feasibility of bringing a complaint against anonymous defamatory reviews.

Jennifer brings a unique perspective from her work at the intersection of legal ethics, technology, and law firm marketing. Together, she and Larry explore the practical and ethical hurdles that law firms face when considering litigation in response to online attacks. From identifying the anonymous poster to the potential fallout in the court of public opinion, they dissect what’s possible, what’s advisable—and what’s just plain risky.

Whether you’re a law firm facing similar issues or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this two-part episode offers a smart, honest, and highly relevant look at law, reputation, and the digital age.

In this two-part episode of Online Reviews On Trial, Law 4 Small Business founding attorney Larry Donahue is joined by legal ethics expert Jennifer Ellis, JD, for a candid and in-depth conversation about the feasibility of bringing a complaint against anonymous defamatory reviews.

Jennifer brings a unique perspective from her work at the intersection of legal ethics, technology, and law firm marketing. Together, she and Larry explore the practical and ethical hurdles that law firms face when considering litigation in response to online attacks. From identifying the anonymous poster to the potential fallout in the court of public opinion, they dissect what’s possible, what’s advisable—and what’s just plain risky.

Whether you’re a law firm facing similar issues or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this two-part episode offers a smart, honest, and highly relevant look at law, reputation, and the digital age.