Anthony wrote:
On 10/29/06, Steve Block steve.block@myrealbox.com wrote:
Simon Blandford wrote:
I'm a little unclear on this from reading Wikipedia's policy on libel.
It seems concerned only with libel of individuals. What is the policy with regards to organisations? In the UK the libel laws cover organisations as well as individuals.
From what I remember last time libel was a hot button issue, there is little regard given to UK laws as there are no assets in the UK. I was told people weren't overly worried about the UK law, only US law as that is where the servers are held.
There are US laws regarding defamation of organizations too. In fact, several US states even have laws against defamation of food.
But Oprah did win her case when she was sued in Texas for badmouthing beef.
Ec