Expedited Discovery Awarded for Attorneys Seeking Identity of Authors of Alleged Defamatory Remarks
April 3rd, 2008
It’s increasingly possible to determine the identify of those involved in anonymous internet defamation or other “Cyber” misconduct. A recent case in point: Two Yale law students, through their attorneys at Keker & Van Nest, have been successful in their motion for expedited discovery in attempting to determine the identities (via their IP addresses) of anonymous individuals accused of posting defamatory comments on Auto Admit, a popular law-school discussion board. The suspect’s internet service providers (ISPs) were subpoenaed last week.
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