In an exclusive, the Hollywood Reporter reports that Courtney Love is being sued once again for Twitter Defamation. This time the allegation is that Love defamed one of her former attorneys, by allegedly suggesting that she had been bought off or accepted a bribe. While I haven't seen the Complaint yet, a couple of things come to mind. First, I can't believe that she's … [Read more...] about Courtney Love Sued For Tweets Again
Defamation
UK: Draft Defamation Bill
American defamation lawyers and others have criticized British Libel law for years; and for good reason. Among other things, English law requires the defendant to prove the truth of the alleged defamatory statement, whereas in the U.S., in most states, and in most circumstances, the plaintiff must prove falsity. Because of England's pro-plaintiff laws, it has become a … [Read more...] about UK: Draft Defamation Bill
Is California Defamation Law Unfair?
I know the world isn't fair, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor? - Bill Watterson, Author of Calvin & Hobbes Watterson's observation echoes many of the kinds of statements I hear weekly from potential defamation plaintiffs. After listening patiently to their side of the story, (usually several minutes), I begin describing the bad news in detail: Defamation law … [Read more...] about Is California Defamation Law Unfair?
3 Reasons Why A Lawyer Is Unlikely To Take Your Case
There are many reasons why a lawyer or attorney is unlikely to take your case. However, I am going to focus on the three most common reasons for purposes of this post. The last one is something that most attorneys will never admit, but it is absolutely true. 1. Not Enough Money Is Involved The vast majority of potential cases that I receive (and I believe most attorneys … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why A Lawyer Is Unlikely To Take Your Case
Does Using The Term “Guilty” Connote A Crime?
Plaintiffs commonly assume that courts will interpret alleged defamatory words in a strict or literal sense. But such is not the case. For example, in one case, a political candidate in Orange County filed a defamation suit against his opponent for discussing the investigation and reprimand of plaintiff for sexual harassment by the state Assembly. The defendant made a number of … [Read more...] about Does Using The Term “Guilty” Connote A Crime?