Saul Hansell over at the New York Times' bits blog writes, Google Execs Face Jail Time For Italian Video. Google execs are standing trial today for a cellphone video that was posted to Italian Youtube by a third party of some Turin youths teasing a boy with Down Syndrome. Even though YouTube took the video down because some found it distasteful the Italian … [Read more...] about The Wrong Way Forward: Google Execs Face Criminal Consequences For Cyberlibel
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How To Find California Defamation Laws
Even though I make a living as an Internet defamation attorney, I understand not everyone can afford to hire a lawyer. That's one of the reasons why I decided to write this post, and particularly, why I enjoy writing the California Defamation Law Blog. I want to educate as many people about defamation law as possible. Some of you who are reading this post are … [Read more...] about How To Find California Defamation Laws
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
The 3 Different Types Of Damages in Defamation Cases
A California court may award three kinds of damages to an aggrieved party in a defamation case. What are damages? Damages are monetary compensation for loss or injury to a person or property. In defamation cases, a court is attempting to measure the plaintiff's loss of reputation as a result of the alleged defamatory statement or statements. … [Read more...] about The 3 Different Types Of Damages in Defamation Cases
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