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Category: Defamation

Posted on January 22, 2023 Defamation

Libel lives; ethics, too

No “free speech absolutist” I, I like defamation as a cause of action when you can prove its elements, and I’m glad to see it... Read more

Posted on August 26, 2022 Defamation

Best of 2009: The best of the best. Of the bestest.

Only Marc Randazza can put certain things in certain ways — and on those occasions when he’s actually right (like when he’s discussing law and... Read more

Posted on July 29, 2022August 15, 2022 Defamation

Maine Blogger defamation suit developments

Evan Brown sums up the legal issues as this case lights up the blogosphere, and then some. UPDATE: And then some more. UPDATE:  It’s all... Read more

Posted on March 17, 2022March 23, 2022 Defamation

The best of the best. Of the bestest.

Only Marc Randazza can put certain things in certain ways — and on those occasions when he’s actually right (like when he’s discussing law and... Read more

Posted on June 17, 2021 Defamation

One-World Government to U.S.: First Amend THIS

A United Kingdom court has entered a crippling libel award against Rachel Ehrenfeld, author of the book Funding Evil: How Terrorism Is Financed and How... Read more

NY Judge denies Daily Beast motion to dismiss Carson Griffith's defamation lawsuit
Posted on June 2, 2021 Defamation

Carson Griffith’s defamation lawsuit gets out of the gate

Forcing an unemployed private individual to spend money on a meritless motion after getting her fired for no reason is peak Daily Beast Read more

Posted on May 28, 2021 Defamation

Blogger libel suit! Blogger libel suit! Woohoo!

Is this really newsworthy any more? UPDATE: Okay, maybe a little. Originally posted 2014-01-17 10:17:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Read more

Posted on April 13, 2021 Defamation

Libel in the Blogosphere: Some Preliminary Thoughts

By Glenn Reynolds. I haven’t read it, but I will.  (Or else.) Originally posted 2012-04-09 16:28:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Read more

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Defamation

Gavin McInnes v. SPLC: Non-update

I will do a little roundup. Even if the other shoe does drop even as I am writing, at least those who are unfamiliar with... Read more

Posted on May 5, 2014January 28, 2015 Defamation

Don’t be stupid

Paraphrasing the poet and writer Don Williams, Jr.’s words about fame and riches: “Defamation and retainer fees are fleeting.  Stupidity is eternal” In other words,... Read more

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The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet and social media). That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

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