Defamation? Says Who?
The Ins and Outs of Libel and Slander for Elected OfficialsPacific Business and Law Institute, April 29, 2009
The law of libel is fundamentally concerned with the protection of reputation. The protection of repuatation, however, may restrict freedom of speech. The tension between these competing interests is particularly evident in the political sphere.
This paper was written for the "Local Government Liability" conference presented by the Pacific Business and Law Institute on Apr. 29, 2009.
