Links:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230

https://www.eff.org/issues/bloggers/legal/liability/defamation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassell_v._Bird

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/479523-tulsi-gabbard-explains-decision-to-sue-hillary-clinton-they-can-do-it-to

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-revenge-porn-california-law-bollaert-2015feb07-story.html

1)What is Section 230, and how does it play into defamation?

2) How does one establish a case for defamation?

3) Why is it "safer" to comment on a public person than a private person? In this day and age, how does the Court determine if someone is a "public" rather than a "private" individual?

4) Discuss specifics from the EFF article that stood out to you.What are your thoughts on how Courts try and tell the difference between libelous and non-libelous statements? Is there a difference?

5) Discuss the case ofHassell v. Bird.What are your thoughts on this case?Do you side with Yelp or the lawyer?Why?

6) How does one prove damages in a defamation lawsuit?For example, presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has sued Hillary Clinton for 50 million dollars.Where did she come up with the number?