Libel is a false and “unprivileged” statement about another person or company in writing. It might be posted on the Internet (including blogs and online reviews), presented in an article or commentary or a magazine or book. Libel must contain a provably false statement, which is not written under legal protection (such as in a court document), that causes damage to the target of the statement(s). Opinions (if actually opinions) are not considered libelous. If one writes something defamatory about a person widely famous (think Julia Roberts or LeBron James), the bar for a libel claim by that person rises substantially. The accuser must show that the libelous statement was written with “malice” (purposeful intent to cause harm) or reckless disregard for the truth. Malice is a subjective state of mind. It is often proved but it takes an experienced and skillful legal approach to document and establish it in court.