J.R.McHale

“I think it’s funny when some folks try to replace the term ‘blogger’ with ‘online reporter’ because they think that ‘blogger’ is a pejorative. It’s not. There are unique and distinct skills that come along with being a blogger.”

The EFF’s basic online guide, basic online guide including legal liability issues, issues associated with bloggers as journalists, etc.

An online course for bloggers and media practitioners regarding what it terms the ten things one needs to know to stay out of court.

While the law changes regularly, and bloggers should check with an attorney when issues arise in any of these areas, this 2007 post by Aviva Directory covers some of the general areas of law and issues that bloggers should be aware of.