Law
Another Law Lesson: The Basics of Defamation
A few years ago, I thought about writing on the topic of defamation and invasion of privacy as they relate to genealogy, but I ultimately decided that there just wasn’t enough material there to make it worth the time. Then, somewhat more recently, I wrote something that drew a comment that seemed a bit hostile. But with the sensory limitations …
October 17, 2007 Wednesday at 3:20 am
Coming Next Week: Another Law Lesson
Can you be held liable for defamation for something you write in a family history? Could you be sued for invasion of privacy for your genealogical endeavors? Next week, Geneablogie presents another law lesson: Defamation and Privacy Issues in Genealogy.
October 9, 2007 Tuesday at 2:50 am
Insomnia + Ancestor = Great New Idea?
For awhile now, I’ve been thinking about how to combine my expertise in law with my passion for genealogy and history. Until early this morning, I hadn’t hit the right formula. But I awoke for some reason at 3:00 am and tried hard to get back to sleep. When nothing seemed to work, I just let my mind wander. I …
June 24, 2007 Sunday at 3:36 pm




