You may be under the mistaken impression that the only remedy for a defamation claim is monetary. Well, that was the case (essentially) until the California Supreme Court had something to say about it last year in Balboa Island Inn v. Lemen (2007) 40 Cal.4th 1441. The owner of a restaurant and bar sued a nearby resident for nuisance, defamation, and interference with … [Read more...] about Can A Court Silence You For Life?
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5 Ways To Avoid Being Sued On Your Blog
"Avoid lawsuits beyond all things; they pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property." -Jean de la Bruyere Most lawsuits are avoidable and unnecessary. The key is to adopt a strategy that decreases the likelihood that you will be sued, and if you are sued, increases your chances of prevailing. For bloggers, this has become particularly … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Avoid Being Sued On Your Blog
Bloggers Under Siege in Los Angeles With Defamation Lawsuits
It's rough out here in Los Angeles for bloggers who report on the practices of real estate companies and mortgage lenders! According to a story in the L.A. times, entitled, "R.E. Blogs Under Attack," Mortgage Lender Implode-o-meter, and Blown Mortgage have been sued recently in Los Angeles County for defamation. The California Defamation Law Blog will keep an eye on these … [Read more...] about Bloggers Under Siege in Los Angeles With Defamation Lawsuits
What is Defamation?
Defamation is the false or unjustified injury of the reputation of another person. Generally, defamation comes in two forms: Slander and Libel. Slander is an oral defamation and Libel is a written defamation (also pictures and video, and any defamatory statement on the internet). … [Read more...] about What is Defamation?
Webinar About Online Defamation: “Staying Out of Trouble: A Media Law Primer for Bloggers
Greatest American Lawyer posted about a webinar today that will deal with the issue of online defamation as it relates to blogging and bloggers. If you're a blogger, you should attend the webinar since defamation claims against bloggers have increased dramatically in recent years. I've posted about this subject here and in other posts. The webinar will be presented by Gary … [Read more...] about Webinar About Online Defamation: “Staying Out of Trouble: A Media Law Primer for Bloggers