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The Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing Tuesday morning voiced support for legislation that would attempt to deter foreign libel lawsuits against American authors and publishers but left the door open to further negotiation about specific legislative action.
Media commentators can freely express honest opinions without the looming fear of a defamation suit, the Canadian Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Friday.
New York’s highest court ruled against author Rachel Ehrenfeld yesterday, refusing to protect her from British libel laws which heavily favor plaintiffs in defamation suits.
