Web logs (blogs) are prepared and used for personal, political, and economic reasons. The liability issues associated with blogs are the same as those associated with traditional publications that are made available to the public. Blogs receive the same freedom-of-speech and press protections as traditional publications. And, like traditional publications, blog posts can result in allegations of plagiarism, unauthorized use, and defamation. Legal, technical, and insurance options are available to reduce or eliminate such blog-related difficulties.
The laws concerning blogs vary from state to state. However, a blogger in any state may ameliorate legal difficulties by taking certain actions. To reduce exposure to foreign laws and the inconvenience of foreign jurisdictions, a blogger can employ contract law. In particular, a blogger can require visitors to consent to a terms-of-use agreement prior to using the blog, which can limit out-of-state legal difficulties for the blogger.
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