Links to Professional Resources

  • Libel Defenses, The First Amendment Handbook
    • The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press defines many terms and concepts that relate to libel defenses
    • Follow on Twitter: @RCFP and @RCFPTech (a sister account focused on technology and journalism)

 

  • Section 230 Overview, Digital Media Law Project
    • This page provides an overview of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.  It is not limited to libel, but it offers a variety of resources to help students better understand the different ways that Section 230 applies to online content including blog posts, recent lawsuits and news.
    • Follow on Twitter: @DMLPBerkman

 

  • Robert J. Ambrogi
    • This is the libel section of a media law blog written by a media and technology attorney.
    • Follow on Twitter: @Bobambrogi

 

  • Blog Law Online
    • This blog discusses a range of media law topics and often ventures into libel law as it relates to online and newer forms of media.