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RCFP analyzes Florida legislation aimed at revisiting defamation law
If passed, the bills would significantly harm journalism in Florida. -
10th Circuit reverses dismissal of 'Dateline' defamation case
Last week the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals determined that while NBCUniversal reporters did not violate anyone’s Fourth Amendment rights… -
N.J. editor did not act with actual malice in false light case
A front-page teaser that wrongly stated that the subjects of a civil complaint by the Securities and Exchange Commission were… -
Local weekly protected by privilege, Md. high court rules
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled this week that the Baltimore City Paper was protected by reporting privileges when it… -
Reality show about drugs in jail may defame inmate's wife
A Nashville, Tenn., woman can pursue her defamation lawsuit stemming from a prison reality show that featured footage unknowingly taken… -
Two courts affirm plaintiffs' false light claims can proceed
A pair of recent court decisions have reaffirmed that plaintiffs can continue to pursue false light privacy invasion lawsuits, despite… -
Website with "rude opinions" not liable for privacy invasion
Online photographs of a bikini-clad woman accompanied by unflattering comments did not invade her privacy, a federal judge in Arizona… -
German court claims jurisdiction in lawsuit against American author
One of Germany's highest appellate courts this month ruled that the country’s courts have long-arm jurisdiction over an American author… -
Wash. appeals court will review P-I defamation case
The Washington state appellate court is planning to review an odd defamation case against the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in which the… -
Florida court knocks out false light claims
Florida does not recognize a false light invasion of privacy claim, the state's high court held on Thursday. In a…