COM CO 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: False Light, Actual Malice
15 Mar 2016
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Defamation: not publishing/saying false things about people that could ruin their reputation. The chilling effect- sometimes the fear of the law might prevent you from speaking freely even when your action is protected. Sullivan rule- public officials cannot recover defamatory falsehoods unless someone can prove actual malice. When the radio was invented the argument for print/liable defamation being more widespread and lasting effects was challenged, broadcast began to be considered print. The right to privacy: it really isn"t a right, located in the penumbras, but after a supreme court case these 4 branches emerged. Appropriation of another"s name or likeness for commercial/trade purposes- can"t use name for advertising without permission. The right of publicity: famous people should be the ones to profit off their thing. False light invasion of privacy- putting another in a false light before the public, very similar to defamation but you can actually make impressions of someone without actually saying anything.
