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Hyperlinks could help journalists in defamation lawsuits

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Media scholars have noted for years that news outlets lag significantly behind blogs in their use of hyperlinks. But recent court cases suggest that news media may want to increase their use of hyperlinks as a way of defending against defamation lawsuits. Here are a couple of scenarios where hyperlinks have helped media defendants. Read more from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

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