In the wake of Mother’s Day this past weekend, some may be comforted to know that they probably can’t be held liable — at least not in a Court of law — for insulting their mother-in-law no matter how offensive their insults. As was reported in the news, in March of 2009, comedian Sunda Croonquist [...]

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With the explosion of blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and the like, it is easier than ever for people to vent their frustrations and anger about each other and companies. And those messages can spread through the Internet at a remarkable pace, reaching thousands in a matter of seconds. This can be highly upsetting to someone disparaged [...]

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In a new case filed by Los Angeles realtors Scott and Melinda Tamkin, the Tamkins allege they were defamed by the CBS Corporation and CSI writer Sarah Goldfinger when Ms. Goldfinger wrote an episode of the television show CSI featuring two characters allegedly based on the Tamkins. According to the Complaint:
After Defendant Goldfinger was [...]

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If you were watching NBC in Los Angeles in December 2006, you would have heard promotions for the local NBC affiliate KNBC’s 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. newscasts which touted an “exclusive investigation” of the hidden fire dangers at Staples Center — L.A.’s preeminent sports and entertainment venue.
The sensational promos began with an exterior shot of [...]

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In 1982, a 21-year-old cocktail waitress named Debra Sue Carter was raped and murdered in the small town of Ada, Oklahoma.  After five years of investigation, the police arrested Ron Williamson and his friend Dennis Fritz, and charged them with capital murder.  Both were convicted.
In 1995, Judge Seay of the United States District Court for [...]

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