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If you or your editor aren't ABSOLUTELY clear on libel laws, you should seek professional legal advice before release (and you probably aren't aware that even defaming folks in emails and draft ms attachments is grounds for litigation -- emails are considered 'broadcasts' and sometimes 'publication'). Careful where you step, Mr Ploppy. After forty-five years of avoiding problems on an almost daily basis and keeping up with the laws of libel all the way, I can tell you that everywhere you step, the land is mined. Good luck. Neil
PS: A wise newspaper lawyer gave me the best advice ever when I was still a cub reporter and wet behind the ears: If in doubt ... leave it out. N
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