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Fact vs. Opinion: Setting the Record Straight
The most misunderstood concept in defamation law is the distinction between fact and opinion and its relation to liability. Most people (very smart ones included) mistakenly believe that only facts are actionable as defamation. But in California opinions are actionable as well if they can ". . . reasonably be understood as declaring or implying actual facts … [Read more...] about Fact vs. Opinion: Setting the Record Straight
Internet Defamation Gets Noticed
Too many bloggers are unaware of the dangers they face when they write a new post or comment on another blog. For reasons I've discussed before, bloggers mistakenly believe that all speech is protected by the First Amendment, when in fact several forms of speech are not, including defamation as an example. This is why I'm glad that Seth Godin posted "Don't Get … [Read more...] about Internet Defamation Gets Noticed