Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Libel Verdict Against Blogger
The blogger published libelous statements about his former attorney, claiming among other things that his former attorney had bribed a judge for the release of a drug dealer. The trial court awarded $50,000 in general damages to the attorney but no punitive damages. Milum v. Banks, 2007 WL 641538 (March 5, 2007). [JH]
April 2, 2007 in Blog Law | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Juror Blogs Complicate Trials
Interesting article from the National Law Journal: "A New Hampshire case involving a juror who posted entries about court duty on his blog has raised the issue of juror blogging, which legal experts said may soon become a regular part of voir dire and jury instructions." [RJ]
March 7, 2007 in Blog Law | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
As Blogging Grows, So Do Its Do's and Don'ts for Company Blogs
Interesting article from Law.com: "The blogging explosion of 2006 gave rise to still-developing rules and regulations. Two attorneys with Kelley Drye in Washington, D.C., provide a high-level overview of the key points to keep in mind as you assess whether your company-related blog is legally compliant." [RJ]
March 5, 2007 in Blog Law | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack