The primary focus of this blog is defamation in California. But my jaw dropped when I read that the U.N. now employs an official who is charged with reporting instances "where the abuse of the right of freedom of expression constitutes an act of racial or religious discrimination. As written on Wsj.com, a cause of action for Defamation protects individuals and not ideas. … [Read more...] about “Defamation of Religion,” is Code for “Big-Brother”
Defamation
Defamation Basics: PART I
Defamation seems like a simple concept. Someone says or writes something damaging about someone's else's reputation, right? Wrong. The legal requirements for defamation are far more stringent than you might expect. I find that most people equate defamation with office gossip. It's true. (refer to said simple definition above). So lets clear it up. The first thing you … [Read more...] about Defamation Basics: PART I