Re: threat letters

Rebecca:

What would be the legal consequence of the corporate owner removing the "threat" piece on its own, above the archive owner's objections? Is that theft, conversion, or tresspass (apart from a breach of an implied contract)? What are the first amendment implications?

It seems like this is one of those many instances where interesting issues arise in the little guy realm when the wronged party lacks the wherewithal to fight. Maybe the best and most practical thing to do is for the archive owner to expressly and firmly refuse to remove the piece, dare the corporate owner to do so on its own, and threaten to publicize the heck out of the incident if the piece is ultimately removed by the corporate owner. Maybe they won't call your bluff if you write the right kind of letter.

Michael Sweig
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