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
Defamation
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
Defamation Hotlinks: 1/26/09-1/30/09
I thought I'd mix it up this week with the defamation hotlinks. Enjoy. NYC Vegetarian Sues, Says Boss Called Him 'Homo' - This story came to me via twitter from Eric Goldman and is interesting because the claimant isn't suing for defamation--he is suing for wrongful termination among other claims. Was it a mistake not to sue for defamation? Probably not. … [Read more...] about Defamation Hotlinks: 1/26/09-1/30/09
Defamation Hotlinks: 1/19/09-1/23/09
I scour the Internet for defamation stories and posts every day because I am passionate about the law of defamation. Because I find so many interesting articles/posts on a regular basis, I thought I would share some of them with my readers through a new series here at the California Defamation Law Blog, called, "Defamation Hotlinks." Every Friday I'll post … [Read more...] about Defamation Hotlinks: 1/19/09-1/23/09
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