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ABA Family Legal Guide
Computer Law
Computer Copyright and Trademark Issues
Legal Issues and Your Personal Website
May I write whatever I like on my site?
No. The laws against libel apply to the Internet. You may not recklessly disregard the truth or knowingly write falsehoods about public figures or make negligent statements about private citizens. Private threats do not have First Amendment protection, and could subject you to prosecution.
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