What happens if somebody lies in an obituary? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Oct 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Can you point me to some legal cases of "internet libel"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2009 - 13 answers

I had an absolutely terrible incident with a homophobic doctor. I have taken all the steps to report him to the local College of Physicians and Surgeons, and I hope he gets disciplined, but that doesn't address the systemic problem of homophobia in family physicians in my area (and it doesn't help me find a less homophobic doctor to switch to). I would like to blog about the incident, contact gay and lesbian associations, etc, but I am worried about being sued for libel/slander/I don't know. Will I get in trouble if I write publicly about this incident? Can I use the Dr's name? I'm in Alberta, Canada.
posted by arcticwoman on Sep 11, 2009 - 25 answers

What counts as defamation/libel on an online blog? A post was created that calls me gay (I am not) and says a lot of very negative and inaccurate things about my character. Any lawyer recommendations in DC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Recent dramas have used (without ambiguity) the name and image of real living figures and events in fiction and film. How this is legally possible? Is it covered by Fair Use? [more inside]
posted by Hugobaron on Nov 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Have you ever sued someone for libel in the UK, while you yourself were based in another country? If so, what was your experience? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2008 - 1 answer

Canadian Libel Lawfilter: How do I send a cease & desist for libel made on the internet? [more inside]
posted by MaxK on Jul 11, 2008 - 2 answers

I just saw The Bank Job and had a question about the disclaimer at the end [more inside]
posted by daksya on Jun 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I got fired via voicemail. Am I allowed to publish this voicemail to the web? [more inside]
posted by Mijo Bijo on Mar 23, 2007 - 27 answers

Can you libel someone in fiction if you don't use their name? If I were to write a story based on a real murder, in which anyone from my home town would instantly recognize the source, can an acquitted murderer sue me? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Jul 27, 2006 - 18 answers

Libel Filter: I am cutting and pasting this question on behalf of a friend. I have seen question in MF that are kind of similar, but I think this one has a twist. [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Apr 18, 2006 - 11 answers