Defamation
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RCFP analyzes Florida legislation aimed at revisiting defamation law
If passed, the bills would significantly harm journalism in Florida.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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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
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Florida proposes to really ‘open up’ defamation law
Bills introduced in the Florida House and Senate would harm public interest journalism.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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Goguen v. NYP Holdings
Court: Montana Supreme Court Date Filed: Dec. 19, 2022 Background: In November 2021, the New York Post published a story…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Palin v. The New York Times Company
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Date Filed: Dec. 15, 2022 Background: In June 2017, former Alaska…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Laughlin v. The Erie Reader
Case Number: 11950-22 Court: Erie County Court of Common Pleas Clients: Erie Reader, Jim Wertz Answer to Complaint Filed: Oct.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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National Police Association v. Gannett and Associated Press
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 27, 2022 Update: On Aug. 31, 2023, the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Stabosz v. Friedman
Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date Filed: July 29, 2022 Update: On Nov. 22, 2022, the Indiana Court of Appeals…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
Reporters Committee Q&A unpacks anti-SLAPP law
"The absence of anti-SLAPP laws would be really damaging to an independent press."Categorized in Libel and privacy
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