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Defamation suit against Texas man dismissed under state anti-SLAPP law
A vocal Jacinto City, Texas citizen cannot be sued for defamation after repeatedly accusing a police officer of corruption and…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Jennings v. Wallbuilder Presentations Inc.
David Barton, president of Wallbuilder Presentations Inc., sued Petitioners Judy Jennings and Rebecca Bell-Metereau for defamation in connection with a…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Judge keeps Chandra Levy post-conviction investigation records sealed
A Washington, D.C. trial judge declined to explain in a hearing Wednesday why he will continue to keep under seal…Categorized in Court access -
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Minn. Supreme Court finds negative online comments were opinions, not defamatory facts
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that negative online reviews about a local neurologist were not defamatory and are protected…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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N.J. judge orders local blogger to defend journalist status
A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently ordered a blogger to defend her status as a journalist and explain why…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Appeals court blocks journalist's attempt to access AIG consultant reports
A federal appeals court Friday denied a journalist access to reports on American International Group (AIG) prepared by an independent…Categorized in Court access -
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Government can access Twitter account data in WikiLeaks probe, appeals court rules
Government investigators in the WikiLeaks probe can access Twitter users’ account information, a federal appeals court ruled earlier this week.…Categorized in Court access -
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Reporters Committee asks DOJ to overturn new Marshals Service policy blocking release of federal mug shots
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 37 media organizations, has written to U.S. Attorney General Eric…Categorized in Freedom of information