In reviewing some of the topics that we've covered on the California Defamation Blog, I noticed that the topic of Trade Libel is conspicuously absent so I'm going to fix this over the next few posts. Today's post is short and simple. Here are the basic elements of a cause of action for Trade Libe to get us started: Defendant's false statement; Publication; Of matter … [Read more...] about What Are The Elements Of A Cause Of Action For Trade Libel?
Miscellaneous
Book Review: Google Bomb
"The day was September 19, 2006, a Tuesday. It was a little before 2:30 in the afternoon and the weather was sunny in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The surf was up just down the street and my stomach was riding a wild wave as the jury of six somberly filed into the nearly empty courtroom. I had no idea what to expect. David leaned a little closer and … [Read more...] about Book Review: Google Bomb
Thank You Dear Readers
We started this blog just over a year ago. Whether you are a new reader of the California Defamation Law Blog or whether you are one of the first few, I am so thankful to have you here with me. I love writing this blog and so many cool things have happened recently - and all of it - I mean all of it - could not have been possible without you. While we are a relatively young … [Read more...] about Thank You Dear Readers
Upcoming Teleseminar: “Protecting and Maximizing Your Online Search Engine Reputation”
On August 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time I'll be participating in a highly informative teleseminar with Jay Fleischmann on the topic of: "Protecting and Maximizing Your Online Search Engine Reputation." The best part is that it's absolutely FREE! This call will be full of useful and valuable information you will be able to use immediately to protect and … [Read more...] about Upcoming Teleseminar: “Protecting and Maximizing Your Online Search Engine Reputation”
Los Angeles Superior Court Reduces Operations In Wake of Financial Crisis
Los Angeles litigants, lawyers, and court staff just got a jolt of reality this week when the planned "furloughs" began on Wednesday. If you don't know already, as a result of the financial crisis in California, the Los Angeles Superior Court was required to "substantially reduce its operations and furlough employees the third Wednesday of every month beginning … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Superior Court Reduces Operations In Wake of Financial Crisis