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The First Amendment Handbook
Introduction
1. Libel
Introduction -- Defamatory communication -- Publication -- Falsity
Identification -- Harm -- Fault (public officials vs. private figures)
Defenses -- Anti-SLAPP statutes
Product Libel -- Criminal Libel -- Infliction of emotional distress
Advice for avoiding libel suits
2. Invasion of Privacy
3. Surreptitious Recording
4. Confidential Sources and Information
5. Prior Restraints
6. Gag Orders
7. Access to Courts
8. Access to Places
9. Freedom of Information Acts
10. Copyright
1. Libel
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Introduction -- Defamatory communication -- Publication -- Falsity
Identification -- Harm -- Fault (public officials vs. private figures)
Defenses -- Anti-SLAPP statutes
Product Libel -- Criminal Libel -- Infliction of emotional distress
Advice for avoiding libel suits
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