Fair report privilege
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For second straight year, Florida lawmakers consider bills targeting defamation law
Several provisions in the Florida bills would collide with the First Amendment. -
On the Docket: How to vet your own stories to reduce legal risk
RCFP's Paul McAdoo provides important tips for journalists conducting their own pre-publication review.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Trump tried to use fair report privilege to dismiss E. Jean Carroll defamation claim
"[T]his is another instance of Trump using the law as a sword and shield," writes RCFP's Gabe Rottman.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
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 -
Gubarev v. BuzzFeed
The Reporters Committee and 32 media organizations filed an amicus brief in Gubarev v. BuzzFeed, a defamation action currently before the… -
Friedman v. Bloomberg L.P.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 22 media organizations filed an amicus brief in support of Bloomberg…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Larson v. Gannett Co., Inc.
Ryan Larson sued Gannett Company, Inc., for defamation in Minnesota after a local television station and newspaper reported on the…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Texas Supreme Court reinstates libel lawsuit, rejects rule on reporting of third-party allegations
The Texas Supreme Court reinstated a defamation suit against an Austin television station that aired a broadcast about a local… -
Judge rules N.Y. newspaper protected by fair report privilege
A New York trial court judge dismissed a defamation claim brought by a convicted sex offender against a local newspaper… -
N.Y. judge dismisses portion of coach's wife's libel suit against ESPN
A New York judge dismissed a portion of a libel suit against ESPN because the statements in question were reported…