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Defamation
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The IP Law Blog
Defamation Claims Pierce the “Blogosphere”
By Andrea Anapolsky Once perceived as just a means for personal expression, blogs have grown into a mainstream form of communication used by business entities, the media, political campaigners and…
New Jersey Law Blog
New Jersey Legal Update – Podcast # 44
This week's New Jersey Legal Update podcast will discuss the defamation law in New Jersey, focusing on defamation through the use of the Internet. This podcast will also address the…
Media Law Prof Blog
Nanjing Massacre Survivor Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Japanese Historians
A woman who survived the infamous Nanjing Massacre has won a defamation lawsuit against two Japanese historians who wrote in two books about the incident that her account, as well…
Media Law Prof Blog
Former College DJ’s Defamation Action Against College, Employee May Proceed
Jason Antebi attended Occidental College from 2000 to 2004, and while there worked at the college radio station where he had a "shock jock" program. He also served on the…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Defamation – Legal Malpractice Suit Continues
The Legal Intelligencer Blog today reports that "Philadelphia judge has denied a defense motion for summary judgment in a defamation action that prompted a landmark media rights decision from the…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Does Multi-Million Dollar Defamation Verdict Against Union Represent Further Erosion of Labor Rights?
Unions being found liable for defamation for distributing defamatory organizational campaign materials is not an everyday occurence. And when the verdict is for $17.3 million dollars against the union, that…
Family Law Prof Blog
Man Sues DontDateHimGirl.com
By Family Law
"Liars and cheaters beware. Victims of love used to gather the shards of a broken heart, cry on a friend's shoulder and quietly file the episode away as a character-building…
Media Law Prof Blog
Ireland To Propose New Defamation Legislation
The government of the Republic of Ireland is ready to introduce new legislation on the subject of defamation that will harmonize Irish law with recent EU changes, including the 2004…
California Employment Law Update
Employee Who Received Settlement For Defamation Claims Was Liable For Back Taxes
By Tony Oncidi
Polone v. CIR, 499 F.3d 1041 (9th Cir. 2006) Gavin Polone sued his former employer, United Talent Agency, alleging, among other things, wrongful termination and defamation. In settlement of the…
Family Law Prof Blog
Gene Simmons Settles Defamation Suit Broght by Former Girlfriend
By Family Law
"Gene Simmons of the rock group Kiss has settled a defamation lawsuit brought against him by a former girlfriend who charged that he made her sound like a "sex-addicted nymphomaniac"…