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Virginia Supreme Court won't force Yelp to reveal identities of anonymous commenters
In a victory for Yelp and its anonymous commenters, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled today that the circuit court could… -
New York appellate court allows blogger to remain anonymous, dismisses defamation claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a blogger may remain anonymous, thereby preventing a political candidate from bringing a… -
Virginia court rules that Yelp must name seven anonymous reviewers
The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled today that Yelp must reveal the identity of seven pseudonymous reviewers so that… -
Company argues for release of Yelp posters' identity in Virginia appellate court
A panel of judges in Alexandria, Va., heard an appeal today that will determine whether Yelp will have to reveal… -
Lower court should have protected blogger's identity, Mich. appeals court rules
The identity of an anonymous blogger sued for defamation does not have to be disclosed, according to the Michigan Court… -
Jury awards $13.8M defamation judgment for plaintiffs in anonymous commenter case
A jury has awarded a Texas couple $13.78 million in damages in their defamation lawsuit against a number of individuals… -
Indiana court reversed order to identify anonymous posters
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision ordering The Indianapolis Star to reveal the identity of an… -
Company asks judge to throw out anonymous poster ruling
An Internet service provider in Colorado earlier this month asked a federal court to throw out a magistrate judge’s ruling… -
Ind. media ordered to reveal idenities of website posters
A Marion County, Ind., court ruled that news outlets can be ordered to disclose identifying information about those who post… -
N.C. judge orders blog to disclose anonymous commenters
A North Carolina judge has ordered an online-news editor to produce the names of six anonymous posters who allegedly posted…