Actual malice
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For second straight year, Florida lawmakers consider bills targeting defamation law
Several provisions in the Florida bills would collide with the First Amendment. -
On the Docket: How to vet your own stories to reduce legal risk
RCFP's Paul McAdoo provides important tips for journalists conducting their own pre-publication review.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Everything you need to know about ‘actual malice’
RCFP explains what actual malice really means, how the legal standard benefits journalists and the public, and more. -
How a politically motivated tax charge led to New York Times v. Sullivan
Gabe Rottman tells the human story behind the landmark Supreme Court decision that strengthened protections for the news media.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Nixon’s ghost and why populist attacks against New York Times v. Sullivan fail
At the end of the day, the populist argument for revisiting Sullivan is simply unintuitive.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment -
‘Actual malice’ and internet speech
The rise of “internet speech” is at the heart of a libel case SCOTUS is considering whether to hear. -
North Carolina’s highest court should reverse $6 million defamation ruling against The News & Observer
Update: On Aug. 14, 2020, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its opinion in Desmond v. News & Observer, holding that the… -
10th Circuit reverses dismissal of 'Dateline' defamation case
Last week the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals determined that while NBCUniversal reporters did not violate anyone’s Fourth Amendment rights… -
Defamation verdict in Air Wisconsin case vacated by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled today in Air Wisconsin v. Hoeper that airlines cannot be held liable for reporting safety threats… -
Ninth Circuit: Bloggers, public have same defamation protections as 'institutional press' on matters of public concern
The Ninth Circuit ruled today in Obsidian Finance Group v. Cox that bloggers -- and other members of the public…