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Texas court finds environmental website publisher not entitled to protection under state shield law
A Texas state judge recently ordered a local website publisher to turn over e-mail messages and other newsgathering materials, finding… -
New Jersey Supreme Court limits libel damages, distinguishes online speech
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a defamation suit over online accusations of child sexual abuse could still… -
Dallas judge dismisses defamation case against neighborhood blogger
A Texas judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against a neighborhood blogger in Dallas, who was sued by a local… -
Judge denies blogger retrial in Oregon defamation case
A federal judge denied a motion for retrial in the case of a self-described investigative blogger, ruling that private figure… -
Judge upholds jury verdict against truthful blogger
A Minneapolis blogger will continue his fight to overturn a jury's verdict that he should pay $60,000 to a former… -
Blog's context suggests that posts are protected opinion
An Oregon blogger’s disparaging “almost stream of consciousness-like” statements about the trustee in a bankruptcy case are protected opinion under… -
City councilwoman withdraws libel suit against blogger
A Baltimore city councilwoman withdrew her libel suit against a local blogger on Monday after she said it became clear… -
N.J. shield law not limited to professional journalists
A New Jersey Supreme Court decision announced Tuesday should make it easier for individuals associated with online publications and traditional… -
Texas judge denies 2nd request for injunction against blog
A Dallas judge found earlier this week that a plaintiff who tried to silence a blogger through a temporary injunction…