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Anonymity In Cyberspace: What Can We Learn From John Doe?, Lyrissa Lidsky
Anonymity In Cyberspace: What Can We Learn From John Doe?, Lyrissa Lidsky
Faculty Publications
This Article examines the evolution of the law governing libel suits against anonymous “John Doe” defendants based on Internet speech. Between 1999 and 2009, courts crafted new First Amendment doctrines to protect Internet speakers from having their anonymity automatically stripped away upon the filing of a libel action. Courts also adapted existing First Amendment protections for hyperbole, satire and other non-factual speech to protect the distinctive discourse of Internet message boards. Despite these positive developments, the current state of the law is unsatisfactory. Because the scope of protection for anonymous Internet speech varies greatly by jurisdiction, resourceful plaintiffs can make …
I Want The Opposite Of What You Want: Reducing Fixed-Pie Perceptions In Online Negotiations, Laura Klaming, Jelle Van Veenen, Ronald Leenes
I Want The Opposite Of What You Want: Reducing Fixed-Pie Perceptions In Online Negotiations, Laura Klaming, Jelle Van Veenen, Ronald Leenes
Journal of Dispute Resolution
Negotiators typically believe their opponents' interests are diametrically opposed to their own. The existence of these fixed-pie perceptions has been identified as a major cause of ineffective conflict resolution and seem to be relatively resistant to change. In contrast to what negotiators typically believe, most conflict situations contain potential for solutions that benefit both parties instead of favoring one party at the expense of the other. Integrative agreements can be reached if opposing negotiators realize that they might have different priorities.