ICOM 441-Exam 2

The statute of limitations for libel claims, depending on the state, ranges between

Slander is easier to prove in court than libel.

Defamation law falls under the domain of the

The branch of invasion of privacy called intrusion occurs

The US Supreme Court ruled that headlines cannot be considered defamatory communications.

Social media networks are held accountable for defamatory statements that people publish on their sites.

Unsuccessful lawsuits following the release of the 2006 film "Borat" demonstrate

Libel is defined as a false statement of fact that is shared about a person and tends to

There is no difference between false light and defamation.

In a libel lawsuit, "publication" occurs when defamatory statements are communicated

An example of an all-purpose public figure is a celebrity.

Who has to prove falsity when it comes to defamation cases?

What is the basic theory behind appropriation?

"Libel per se" is language that is defamatory only when considered in light of outside facts.

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act protects children under 13 against

Events that occur in public view almost always can be

How false must a communicator's statement be in order for a libel plaintiff to win a lawsuit?

If someone is no longer famous, he/she is no longer considered a public figure in the eyes of the court.

The "public record" privilege allows the media to

A federal statute used to protect email privacy is the

What are the two branches of defamation law?

When exaggerated information is added to news stories this falls into a false-light situation called

Actual malice is defamatory statements that the communicator knew were false or had serious doubts they were true.

You have a reasonable expectation of privacy at a public park.

False-light cases aim to