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Liability of websites for defamation

Posted October 21, 2015 Tom Roberts, Esq.Posted in Defamation, First Amendment, General, Libel & Slander, Litigation

QUESTION: Can you obtain a judgment or an injunction against an interactive computer service obtaining damages or enjoining it to remove defamatory statements from its website? SHORT ANSWER: NO not if the website is merely an interactive computer service providing a platform for third parties to post information and statements. Analysis: Congress […]

I’ve been sued for defamation–how do I defend a defamation claim?

Posted July 11, 2013January 28, 2014 Tom Roberts, Esq.Posted in General, Libel & Slander

You’ve been accused of defamation in Virginia. What’s next? A general summary of defamation and the steps that should be taken when sued for defamation is as follows: Take a deep breath, organize your thoughts and consider your defenses and contact a lawyer with skill in this area of the law. Following is useful analysis […]

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Liability of websites for defamation

I’ve been sued for defamation–how do I defend a defamation claim?