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Social media posts and defamation of character

Tamsanqa Mila, Associate in the Employment Practice joined Rise FM to discuss the implications of what one posts and shares on social media and how this could lead to being sued for defamation of character.

23 Jun 2020 08:26 Minutes Podcast
Social media posts and defamation of character

Social media posts and defamation of character

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Social media posts and defamation of character

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Tamsanqa Mila, Associate in the Employment Practice joined Rise FM to discuss the implications of what one posts and shares on social media and how this could lead to being sued for defamation of character.

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