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Defamation

Carson Griffith’s defamation lawsuit gets out of the gate

Ron Coleman Mar 26, 2021 0 Comments

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

Defamation

Gavin McInnes v. SPLC: Non-update

Ron Coleman Mar 4, 2020 0 Comments

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 the matter will have a…

Defamation

The best of the best. Of the bestest.

Ron Coleman Apr 14, 2009 4 Comments

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 not politics!), man, he’s right…

Defamation

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

Ron Coleman Apr 14, 2009 0 Comments

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 not politics! ;-)), man, he’s…

Defamation

Don’t be stupid

Ron Coleman Apr 8, 2009 0 Comments

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, in most cases, the only…

Defamation

Libel in the Blogosphere: Some Preliminary Thoughts

Ron Coleman Nov 28, 2007 0 Comments

By Glenn Reynolds. I haven’t read it, but I will. (Or else.)

Defamation

Libel lives; ethics, too

Ron Coleman Jul 15, 2007 1 Comments

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 hasn’t been completely eliminated by…

Defamation

Blogger libel suit! Blogger libel suit! Woohoo!

Ron Coleman Apr 11, 2007 0 Comments

Is this really newsworthy any more? UPDATE: Okay, maybe a little.

Defamation

Maine Blogger defamation suit developments

Ron Coleman May 5, 2006 1 Comments

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 over.

Defamation

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

Ron Coleman Mar 22, 2005 0 Comments

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 to Stop It, which is…

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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