"The day was September 19, 2006, a Tuesday. It was a little before 2:30 in the afternoon and the weather was sunny in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The surf was up just down the street and my stomach was riding a wild wave as the jury of six somberly filed into the nearly empty courtroom. I had no idea what to expect. David leaned a little closer and … [Read more...] about Book Review: Google Bomb
Archives for September 2009
Defamation Defense: Discharge Of Official Duty
An absolute privilege exists for statements made "[i]n the proper discharge of an official duty" under California Civil Code section 47(a). An absolute privilege is defined as a "privilege that immunizes an actor from suit, no matter how wrongful the action may be, and even though it is done with an improper motive." Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Ed., p. … [Read more...] about Defamation Defense: Discharge Of Official Duty
“Adrianos M. Facchetti” – What’s in a name?
Many of us work incredibly hard to establish an outstanding reputation both in our personal life and in our business. We spend countless hours learning and honing our craft. We spend time away from our family and friends all in the name of developing our skills. We make the kind of sacrifices that only one of us would understand. We work really hard. And then the … [Read more...] about “Adrianos M. Facchetti” – What’s in a name?
Internet Defamation Lawyer Caught On Video . . .
I'm having way too much fun creating educational videos using a cool site I found called www.xtranormal.com. The site allows you to create animated videos, which is a lot of fun. I also think it's a great way to continue to share excellent content with you regarding California Defamation Law and so you can "see" what a defamation lawyer looks like. You can check … [Read more...] about Internet Defamation Lawyer Caught On Video . . .
Celebrity Defamation: Part I
Celebrity defamation is a growing trend. Don't believe me? Click on any of the links below. Roger Clemens Courtney Love Perez Hilton Kirstie Alley Demi Moore Britney Spears There are a number of reasons for this. The Rise of Social Media No one can deny the awesome rise of social media and its ability to influence our culture. Millions of people use tools like Twitter, … [Read more...] about Celebrity Defamation: Part I