Retractions matter. Let me repeat and emphasize. Retractions really matter. This is what the owners of the Staples Center in Los Angeles learned yesterday when the California Court of Appeals, Second District, determined that Plaintiffs' retraction was not sufficiently specific. In Anschutze Entertainment Group, INC, et al. v. Frank W. Snepp III, et al., Plaintiffs … [Read more...] about Why Retractions Must Specifically Identify Each Plaintiff
Defamation
Should Government Be Involved in Controlling The Cost Of Defamation Litigation?
The UK Ministry of Justice announced new proposals today aimed at cutting the rising costs associated with defamation cases. One of the proposals is placing a cap on hourly rates or setting fixed maximum rates for attorneys. Presumably, this would discourage some attorneys in the UK from filing defamation suits in favor of pursuing other, more profitable cases. It may … [Read more...] about Should Government Be Involved in Controlling The Cost Of Defamation Litigation?
Is Defamation Litigation Out of Control?
Many people believe that defamation of character litigation is out of control. They go on and on about how rising costs are encouraging defendants to settle "frivolous" cases and "abusive" discovery procedures are chilling free speech. But they don't really offer any solutions to this so-called problem. Instead, they just talk, talk, and talk, and it's … [Read more...] about Is Defamation Litigation Out of Control?
Defamation Hotlinks: 2/09/09-2/13/09
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
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