Enrico Schaefer over at Traverse Legal alerted me to this podcast that a colleague of his hosted with reputation management pioneer Sue Scheff. I have discussed Sue's harrowing story and her book Google Bomb (co-written with attorney John dozier, Jr.) in a previous post. In this podcast, Sue discusses: The definition of a Google Bomb Why defamation lawsuits are difficult … [Read more...] about Internet Defamation: Sue Scheff Discusses Google Bombs and Reputation Management
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?
Gunn v. Mariners Church, Inc. – Recent decision on the “Ministerial Exception”
In Gunn v. Mariners Church, Inc., __ Cal.App.4th __ (Sept. 2, 2008), the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of the trial court, which had granted defendant's summary judgment motion. Plaintiff and Appellant Gunn, sued for defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Gunn alleged that after the defendant terminated Gunn because he was … [Read more...] about Gunn v. Mariners Church, Inc. – Recent decision on the “Ministerial Exception”