Dear respective members of the bar, If you are an avid reader of this blog, I would appreciate it if you would send me an e-mail or leave a comment below so that we can get in touch. The reason I am asking this is two-fold: (1) I would like to get to know you and see if you have any suggestions for topics I could write about on this blog; and (2) I am considering forming a … [Read more...] about Calling All Defamation, Libel, and Slander Lawyers . . .
Archives for August 2010
The Proper Measure Of An Attorney
"I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and little talent" - John Wooden "The error of youth is to believe that intelligence is a substitute for experience, while the error of age is to believe experience is a substitute for intelligence" - Lyman Bryson Attorneys are typically measured by their education, … [Read more...] about The Proper Measure Of An Attorney
OFF TOPIC: Funniest Video I’ve Seen This Year
I know this is old news (and it has nothing to do with defamation law) but the "Double Rainbow" video on YouTube is probably the funniest video I've seen all year. Enjoy. … [Read more...] about OFF TOPIC: Funniest Video I’ve Seen This Year
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?
Can an anti-SLAPP Motion Be Filed In Federal Court?
This is a question that comes up quite frequently and appears to be a source of some confusion. The law is that motions to strike a state law claim are proper in California Federal courts, e.g., libel, slander, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. This is so because there is no conflict between the Federal rules and Code of Civil Procedure 425.16(b). … [Read more...] about Can an anti-SLAPP Motion Be Filed In Federal Court?