From Uni:

Again, it is not my responsibilty to guard myself against defamation. <intermediate statements skipped> I should be able to conduct business, without interference, in peace, with whomever, whenever, whatever, and however uptight, as I choose. ................................ But who will guard you against defamation when you insist on doing business so indiscriminately, wouldn't you say that you bear a bit of responsibility for the kind of associations you engage in which could endanger your reputation? If you were doing a furniture business deal with third-world drug lords (you never know!) and they suddenly declared you to be a scum-bag lawyer who was really a double-agent spy working with the DEA, could you expect much success in taking them to court for accusations which besmirched your reputation? Guess you could try, huh. Many things are possible, although somewhat difficult to achieve. Blanc