Is this considered Libel?

**dmetcalf50** · 09-18-2008 02:58 PM

An ex-business partner of mine who printed shirts for me recently tried screwing my over. I created a wordpress blog and purchased a domain called www.(hiscompanyname)sucks.com and basically blogged about his unethical practices and my experiences with him. This will be indexed on google above his website so anytime someone types in his company name they will see my link.

Is this considered libel or slander? It is all true information that I have blogged about.

**gregdavidson** · 09-18-2008 03:14 PM

You might want to contact your lawyer about that one. Even if the information is true, he can probably file a lawsuit against you if you don't have any solid evidence.

**clientcritic** · 09-18-2008 06:25 PM

Anyone have any lawyer referrals for internet law for me?

**Iamnotsatisfied** · 09-18-2008 07:16 PM

I did a little bit of defamation (libel, slander) law at school. Post the website, and I might tell you if it is or not. (if it's obviously not true)

**akula** · 09-19-2008 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by clientcritic

Anyone have any lawyer referrals for internet law for me?

what country/state u in?

**2gould** · 09-19-2008 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by dmetcalf50

An ex-business partner of mine who printed shirts for me recently tried screwing my over. I created a wordpress blog and purchased a domain called www.(hiscompanyname)sucks.com and basically blogged about his unethical practices and my experiences with him. This will be indexed on google above his website so anytime someone types in his company name they will see my link.

Is this considered libel or slander? It is all true information that I have blogged about.

The "non-legal advice" answer is - it depends on what you write and how it is presented. However, I would be very careful. You might be okay "legally" but that does not mean he can't sue you. True or not, I would make sure you are willing to battle in the legal system before you create a blog solely dedicated to trashing another individual publicly.

**dmetcalf50** · 09-22-2008 01:20 PM

It's in Minnesota. I spoke to lawyer who said that as long as what your writing isn't false your free to do what you want. They have to be able to prove that what your saying is false in order to get you for defamation.

I guess I still don't understand how he could still sue me? He would be suing me for libel if that was the case, but if it is not libel then how could he sue? Even in a civil suit he would not really have a case.