J 350F Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Punitive Damages, Look-Alike, Hugo Zacchini
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Dismissed if show exercise of free speech rights and no good basis for suit. A good idea to have libel insurance one libel case can put the media entity out of business. Not many companies write the insurance not competitive. Policies may not cover punitive damages (they can in texas) Internet service providers range from those who provide the backbone of the internet and handle the switching to the folks who create websites where others can share information. Publishers creators, editors and packagers of content who have assumed control over the product are held liable even for material that they do not originate. Distributors- not involved in the content but actively distribute it. Normally not liable for content unless they actually know of its harmful character. Common carriers and conduits-provide channels for communications but not in a reasonable position to monitor o ensive communications. Typically not liable even if know of o ensive character.
