Mobile Device Company (MDC) discovers that defamatory statements about its policies and products are being posted in an online forum. NuView Inc., the Internet service provider whose users are posting the messages, refuses to disclose the identity of the person or persons responsible. MDC should

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MDC should seek legal recourse by obtaining a court order to force NuView to disclose the identity of the poster. This would allow MDC to take appropriate action against the individual responsible for the defamatory statements. Bringing a suit against NuView or engaging in counter statements may not address the root cause of the problem and could even escalate the situation. Posting defamatory statements about NuView is not a viable solution and could lead to legal action against MDC.

Mobile Device Company (MDC) Discovers That Defamatory Statements About Its