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Do blog ads affect liability insurance coverage?

By Lauren Gelman on

Michael Foomkin wonders whether putting ads on his site will affect the liability coverage for libel in his homeowners insurance policy.  He points to Eugene Volokh's research and tips if you receive a Complaint.  Eugene concludes that adding ads may preclude coverage under policies in many states because it turns blogging from a hobby to a commercial enterprise.

Worth reading if you are making some money off your blog or are considering it.

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