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Steering clear of libel
Author(s) -
Mathieson Keith
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
learned publishing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.06
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1741-4857
pISSN - 0953-1513
DOI - 10.1087/09531519750146932
Subject(s) - nuisance , law , law and economics , business , political science , economics
Libel claims are a less frequent occurrence for learned publishers than for many other kinds of publisher but whenever they do arise, they are an expensive nuisance. This article explains the nasty consequences of libel claims and the circumstances that give rise to them. It also offers some hints to publishers on how best to avoid libel claims.