Here is a short post describing what libel per se means. In California an allegedly defamatory statement is said to be libelous per se if it is defamatory on its face. Meaning that it does not need any explanation. For example, accusing someone of a crime is libelous on its face. If a statement is libelous per se the plaintiff does not need to prove special damages. This is … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Libel Per Se
Defamation
Travolta & Singer Sued For Alleged LIbel
Here's a good article by the Hollywood Reporter about a lawsuit that was filed today against John Travolta and Martin Singer, which serves as a good illustration as to what dangers await those who file defamation lawsuits. Robert Randolph, who wrote You'll Never Spa In This Town Again is suing John Travolta and Martin Singer for Trade Libel, Intentional Interference With … [Read more...] about Travolta & Singer Sued For Alleged LIbel
More Twitter Defamation In The News
I haven't had a lot of time lately to blog, but here are a couple of stories involving twitter libel that you should check out. The first involves the lawsuit filed by Courtney Love's former attorneys over alleged defamatory tweets. If you recall, Love posted a less than flattering comment about one of her previous attorneys, or so the allegation goes. The attorney and the firm … [Read more...] about More Twitter Defamation In The News
Murum Aries Attigit: A Philosophy for Litigation
The other day opposing counsel in a case challenged me for having written in a letter that we would litigate the case according to the principle of "murum aries attigit." Now, I want to make it clear that I did not invent this term, nor was I the first to use it in the litigation context. I want to give credit where credit is due. The first attorney (that I know of) to have … [Read more...] about Murum Aries Attigit: A Philosophy for Litigation
8 strategies to help avoid being sued for libel
[Editor's note: This post was written by my good friend, Gordon Firemark. He's a media and entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles, California. He is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide, and host of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast. http://www.firemark.com] Enter Gordon: Do you post blogs, podcasts, videos or other material on … [Read more...] about 8 strategies to help avoid being sued for libel