Defamation
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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… -
Dismissal of suit under Texas anti-SLAPP law affirmed on appeal
A Texas court of appeals affirmed the dismissal of a libel suit under the Texas Citizen Participation Act today, finding… -
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… -
Federal court upholds Esquire's 'birther' article as protected political satire
A federal appellate court in the District of Columbia on Tuesday found that the author of a “birther” book could… -
Journalist reaches settlement in defamation case with Haitian prime minister
Haitian-American journalist Leo Joseph reached a settlement in the defamation case against him brought by Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe.… -
Alabama blogger jailed after violating prior restraint over articles that alleged high-profile affair
Alabama blogger Roger Shuler was arrested Wednesday after allegedly violating a judge’s order that he not publish stories about a… -
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… -
Esquire defends satire against "birther" authors in federal court
Esquire magazine argued before a federal court in Washington, D.C., this morning that its May 2011 commentary about a “birther”…