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    Everything online journalists need to protect their legal rights. This free resource culls from all Reporters Committee resources and includes exclusive content on digital media law issues.

    $3.25 million libel award over faked death scheme reversed
    01/11/1999
    $3.25 million libel award over faked death scheme reversed 01/11/99 TEXAS--An appellate...
    Libel suit by Simpson houseguest revived by appellate court
    01/11/1999
    Libel suit by Simpson houseguest revived by appellate court 01/11/99 NINTH CIRCUIT--A libel...
    State high court upholds dismissal of 'negligent hiring' claim
    12/14/1998
    State high court upholds dismissal of 'negligent hiring' claim 12/14/98 ILLINOIS--A...
    'Incredulous' tone of voice alone insufficent for libel claim
    12/14/1998
    'Incredulous' tone of voice alone insufficent for libel claim 12/14/98 ILLINOIS--A federal...
    'Neutral report' privilege does not apply to private figures
    11/16/1998
    'Neutral report' privilege does not apply to private figures 11/16/98 CALIFORNIA--Members...
    Defamation claim dismissed over proof of reputational damage
    11/16/1998
    Defamation claim dismissed over proof of reputational damage 11/16/98 IOWA--The state...
    Doctor who spoke out on hospital issue is a public figure
    11/16/1998
    Doctor who spoke out on hospital issue is a public figure 11/16/98 NEW MEXICO--A prominent...
    Former D.A. drops libel suit against cable television station
    11/16/1998
    Former D.A. drops libel suit against cable television station 11/16/98 LOUISIANA--The...
    Officers' libel, privacy claims over misconduct reports dismissed
    11/02/1998
    Officers' libel, privacy claims over misconduct reports dismissed 11/02/98 OHIO--An Ohio...
    Court orders new trial over confusing state of libel law
    10/19/1998
    Court orders new trial over confusing state of libel law 10/19/98 SOUTH CAROLINA--In...
    Reporter covering 1993 Waco raid ruled a 'public figure'
    10/19/1998
    Reporter covering 1993 Waco raid ruled a 'public figure' 10/19/98 TEXAS--A reporter who was...
    Psychologist loses libel suit over HBO documentary
    10/19/1998
    Psychologist loses libel suit over HBO documentary 10/19/98 TEXAS--A court-appointed...
    Criminal libel law declared unconstitutional
    10/05/1998
    Criminal libel law declared unconstitutional 10/05/98 NEVADA--A federal judge in Las Vegas...
    High court finds news reports, ex-Beatle's comments not libelous
    07/27/1998
    High court finds news reports, ex-Beatle's comments not libelous 07/27/98 HAWAII--In early...
    'Thin-skinned' judge loses appeal of libel suit dismissal
    06/15/1998
    'Thin-skinned' judge loses appeal of libel suit dismissal 06/15/98 NINTH CIRCUIT--A state...