Monday, February 20, 2012

Lawyer Sues Ex-Girlfriends for slander

Laywer Matthew Couloute Jr, sues two of his ex girlfriends for slander.  Coluoute cliams that the two women, Amanda  Ryncarz and Stacey Blitsch, made malicious comments on an "anonymous forum called liarscheatersRus.com" (Ecker 1).  As a result, Couloute claims that he has had difficulty finding new clients and "marking his legal skills".  The article goes on to mention the few steps one can make if they feel that someone is defmaning their chartacher online.  This lawsuit, examplifes how the internet, due to its accessibility, can harm the perception of someone.  The author, after interviewing another lawyer Mitch Jackson, suggests that internet users need to practice the golden rule online as well as not posting online when you are emotionally compromised.  Full Article

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