I am SO excited about this week's hotlinks and I'll tell you why in a second. . . But first, I want to thank you for reading my blog. I really LOVE this defamation stuff. I think about it every day and I put my heart and soul into learning about defamation law so I can help you and my clients. You're getting for free what I charge some of my … [Read more...] about Defamation Hotlinks: 2/09/09-2/13/09
Archives for 2009
Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Fees Increase
Last year a Los Angeles Superior Court judge told me and another lawyer that "litigation is the sport of kings." Another judge in the same courthouse told me it's not really worth it to go to trial unless you have at least $500,000.00 in damages. Well, I guess they're right. As if it wasn't enough that California lawmakers totally mismanaged our economy and have … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Fees Increase
Defamation Hotlinks: 2/02/09-2/06/09
I've been super busy this past week, which is why this batch of defamation hotlinks comes a bit late: Lutfi v. Spears - The saga never ends, does it? Sam Lutfi is suing Britney Spears's parents for defamation and libel, among other causes of action. Most of the alleged defamatory statements come from a book written by Lynn Spears, called "Through the Storm: A … [Read more...] about Defamation Hotlinks: 2/02/09-2/06/09
Corrections vs. Retractions: There Is A Difference
I tell my clients to demand a correction and request a retraction. The reason is, demanding a correction is not only necessary in certain circumstances to seek general and exemplary damages, but also because corrections are much easier to obtain. Retractions are much more difficult to come by, however. Think about it. A correction is an adjustment or substitution for … [Read more...] about Corrections vs. Retractions: There Is A Difference
Demand A Correction Now!
You must demand a correction now. Let me tell you why. California law limits the amount of damages a defamed party can sue for in certain circumstances depending on whether they have first demanded a correction. If a defamatory statement is made on a radio broadcast and/or published in a newspaper, you must demand a correction (of the radio broadcaster or newspaper … [Read more...] about Demand A Correction Now!