This site offers a definition of libel and some easy -to-follow explanations of how this might apply in various situations.

This site provides a brief definition of libel and slander.

The term defamation is defined and briefly discussed here. More information can be accessed from this resource on libel and slander.

An introduction to the legal definition of defamation.

Learn about defamation, "An invasion of the interest in reputation of a person or a group of persons resulting from libel or slander." This website provides definitions of both libel and slander, and addresses the role of defamation in...

Freedom of the press? That was not always an accepted right. Read about the trial of John Peter Zenger, who was accused of libel for printing truths about the royal governor of New York. Find out the outcome of the trial and what it...

The official ethics code of The Society of American Business Editors and Writers provided for by the University of Hawaii.

Remember Richard Jewell? He was the man accused of being the Olympic bomber by anonymous sources. Jewell was cleared and sued the paper for libel. Links to related stories allows viewers to follow Jewell's story.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by Congress in 1798 because of feared war with France. This engaging page gives you the opportunity to see a complete copy of the original document and also gives links to a typed transcript,...

A great description of the Alien and Sedition Acts, passed by the Federalist Congress in 1798. See how the Federalists tried to hang on to power by restricting voting privileges and infringing on free speech and freedom of the press.

Understand the legal term "cease and desist," why it is used, and what the difference is between a cease and desist order and a cease and desist letter.

Check out this interactive timeline on first amendment of the United States Constitution.

Check out this interactive timeline on the history of freedom of press in the United States.