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This past week, we have devoted a number of posts to the intersection of law and social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Were we too late? Are these familiar social networking sites already passé? According to this article from today's Washington Post, sophisticated internet users are already looking for the next big thing.

For those who have learned that there can be a costly downside of the culture of stream-of-consciousness communication that social networks foster -- this may not be bad news. Indeed, while social networking sites maybe on the decline, litigation involving the sites is just getting started.

What do you get when you combine creative lawyers with social-networking sites that allow users to instantly share their inner-most thoughts with online masses? Answer: Online defamation suits. At least two such suits have been filed and they are making headlines.

It will certainly be interesting to see how courts receive these suits, but in the mean time -- you better watch what you Tweet.

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