Archive for ‘Libel’

In class, Katie Williamson asked whether a picture alone could be considered libel. My thought is there has to be some juxtaposition. This story about the attached photo relates to that question. More »

Philadelphia Judge Issues Ruling That Could Give Anonymous Online Commenters Second Thoughts More »

Thanks to Comm Law student Katie Williamson for pointing this one out. It’s a claim of libel by fiction, though it doesn’t tell us enough to know whether the case will fly. What elements of libel do you see the plaintiff having the most trouble proving? More »

Here, the reporter makes the common mistake of failing to distinguish between “malice” and “actual malice”: More »

Arian Foster sues Norwood for defamation – Houston Chronicle. More »

Bloggers = Media for First Amendment Libel Law Purposes | The Volokh ConspiracyThe Volokh Conspiracy. More »

The legal question in this Alabama case in similar to the issues raised in Kenney at the Supreme Court of Texas on Thursday. Can a court order the removal from the web or previously adjudicated libel or is it a prior restraint? More »

This is an important case, and it comes on the heels of two significant libel decisions last year by the Supreme Court of Texas. Reading the comments reminds me that comments that purport to articulate the law are almost always wrong. It’s a great way to hone your understanding of the law by contrast. More »

Texas Supreme Court to Take Up First Amendment Internet Smear Case. More »

Might be good facts for an exam question: More »