Basics About Slander and Libel Law on the Internet

by Philip on February 12, 2009

David Lat of Abovethelaw.com writes a brief note about cyber-bullying, slander and libel on the Internet

Simple rules everyone should abide by.  It’s too easy to be offended by someone and lashing out without regard to consequences.  I can safely say with confidence that we’ve all done it at one point or another and regretted it almost immediately.

Basically, don’t make a false statement about someone else that is malicious, false and damaging to that person’s reputation.  Also, don’t think you can hide behind an anonymous comment.

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