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Proving malicious is a necessary factor in libel situations -- if you're a public figure, at least. I don't know how the "public figure" qualification applies t
by freejoe76 18y ago
Proving malicious is a necessary factor in libel situations -- if you're a public figure, at least. I don't know how the "public figure" qualification applies to corporations.
- bonaldi 18y agoNot in the UK it isn't; the libel laws there are heavily skewed in favour of the claimant. It's why so many celebrities choose to have libel trials at London High Court if at all possible. Last.fm operates from London, so it's definitely an option for them. Of course, then you're in the whole other deeply problematic waters of international law, and what ability UK courts have to enforce judgements on TechCrunch, but such moves aren't entirely without precedent.
- falsestprophet 18y agoLast.fm is not likely a public figure. Most people considered public figures are celebrities or politicians. If you are interested in learning more, check out NEW YORK TIMES CO. v. SULLIVAN from 1964.