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Simple English definitions for legal terms

libel of information

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A quick definition of libel of information:

Libel is when someone says or writes something bad about another person that is not true. It can be in writing, pictures, or even on the internet. It is against the law because it can hurt someone's reputation. Sometimes, people can get in trouble for saying bad things about a whole group of people, like because of their race or religion. It used to be a crime, but now it is mostly a civil matter where the person who was hurt can sue the person who said or wrote the bad things.

A more thorough explanation:

Libel of information is a term used in maritime law that refers to a type of legal document called a libel. A libel is a written statement that is defamatory, meaning it harms someone's reputation. Libel can take many forms, including writing, pictures, signs, or electronic broadcasts.

There are different types of libel, including:

  • False-implication libel: This type of libel creates a false impression, even if each statement in the article is true.
  • Group libel: This type of libel defames a group of people based on their race, sex, national origin, or religion.
  • Libel per se: This type of libel is defamatory on its face, meaning it doesn't require proof of special damages.
  • Obscene libel: This type of libel involves publishing material that is so obscene it shocks the public sense of decency.
  • Seditious libel: This type of libel is made with the intent of inciting sedition.
  • Trade libel: This type of libel is written or recorded and involves trade defamation.

For example, if someone writes an article accusing a company of selling unsafe products, and the article is not true, it could be considered trade libel. This type of libel can harm the company's reputation and cause them to lose business.

It's important to note that libel is no longer prosecuted as a crime because of constitutional protections of free speech. However, a person who has been defamed can still sue for damages in a civil court.

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election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:01
The "date changes" at Michigan really don't mean anything. We had to do them in undergrad admissions whenever a Georgia applicant picked the country instead of the state, because we'd have to remove the TOEFL requirement and reassign the application from the international application readers.
soapy
10:06
Classy, does that mean they may look at your application, and that look doesn't necessarily trigger any date change?
1a2b3c4d26z
10:06
Man
1a2b3c4d26z
10:07
Walkin to the bus
1a2b3c4d26z
10:07
What a good day to get into law school
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:11
@soapy: I don't know for sure about the law school. For undergrad, once the application is complete, it's assigned to a reader the following Monday. If we had to make any changes, it's because a reader saw something that needed to be changed and the application needed to be re-read after that change.
soapy
10:12
Ahh, got it. Thank you for the insight!
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:14
You're welcome. FWIW, I have no idea what's up with the address changes. We didn't have to do any of that, except for the Georgia state vs country kinds of things.
soapy
10:15
I've heard it theorized that some schools will change the address from "St." --> "Street" as they prepare to send out admissions packets. That's the rumor, anyways.
i think it just indicates a change in status like under review or stages of review
my stanford address went long as soon as it was marked complete lmao
soapy
10:25
I saw some Reddit adcom say that they can see any time we refresh the status checker; I wonder if it's a red flag if an applicant's checked it like 50 times in a day?
soapy
10:25
Also, can we send another LoR to a school that we've already applied to?
soapy
10:26
Or another essay?
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