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
Libel Tourism
New York Times Weighs In On Libel Tourism
This editorial in the New York Times discusses the inherent dangers of Libel Tourism. For more reading on this topic: New Libel Bill Introduced In the House of Representatives California Bill Aimed at Curbing Libel Tourism … [Read more...] about New York Times Weighs In On Libel Tourism
California Bill Aimed At Curbing Libel Tourism
The California legislature is jumping on the governmental bandwagon to reduce libel tourism with Senate Bill 320. Related Articles: New Libel Bill Introduced In The House Of Representatives Proposed Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation … [Read more...] about California Bill Aimed At Curbing Libel Tourism
New Libel Bill Introduced In The House Of Representatives
A new bill was introduced on March 4th by Peter King of New York that would create a federal cause of action in tort for so-called Libel Tourism. Libel Tourism is forum shopping. It is the strategic selection of plaintiff friendly jurisdictions in defamation cases. The bill is known as the Free Speech Protection act of 2009 and it lives up to its name. The … [Read more...] about New Libel Bill Introduced In The House Of Representatives