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
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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!
The Wrong Way Forward: Google Execs Face Criminal Consequences For Cyberlibel
Saul Hansell over at the New York Times' bits blog writes, Google Execs Face Jail Time For Italian Video. Google execs are standing trial today for a cellphone video that was posted to Italian Youtube by a third party of some Turin youths teasing a boy with Down Syndrome. Even though YouTube took the video down because some found it distasteful the Italian … [Read more...] about The Wrong Way Forward: Google Execs Face Criminal Consequences For Cyberlibel