The Popular Party said in a news release that Mr. Almodóvar had committed "slander and libel."

In finding that The Post did not commit libel, the court rejected a number of arguments raised by Mr. Tavoulareas.

If journalists commit libel, they can be held liable in the courts.

Unless the reviewer commits libel or disses Mum and Pop, ignore it.

This proved beyond any doubt that Hollywood Research had committed libel at least once.

"You commit libel in the process of attempting to write parody or satire if a reasonable reader understands you to be writing actual facts," he said.

Drudge has been sued before for committing libel via his provocative linking.

The paper's solicitor is standing over me as I write this, making sure I don't commit libel.

Faridah alleged that the Sultan had committed libel against her, and sued for damages.

Short of committing factual inaccuracy, libel or other major sins, they are free - must be free - to say what they wish.