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