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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…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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.…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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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…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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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…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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”…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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D.C. District Court applies local anti-SLAPP statute, dismisses defamation claim against Foreign Policy
A federal judge dismissed a defamation claim by the Palestinian Authority leader’s son against a Washington, D.C.-based magazine and applied…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of defamation suit against Spitzer, Slate
In upholding the dismissal of a defamation claim against Eliot Spitzer and Slate on Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals…Categorized in Libel and privacy