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Texas Supreme Court: Corporations may suffer reputational damage
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that corporations – and not just individuals – may recover for reputational damage in…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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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…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Court rules that scientific articles are protected from defamation suits
A federal appeals court panel in New York ruled this week that scientific articles are considered "protected opinion" in a…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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New Jersey Supreme Court limits libel damages, distinguishes online speech
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a defamation suit over online accusations of child sexual abuse could still…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Reporter’s testimony wrongly excluded, Eighth Circuit rules
The court could have compelled a reporter to testify as a witness in a patient's lawsuit against her plastic surgeons…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Reporter's testimony wrongly excluded, Eighth Circuit rules
The court could have compelled a reporter to testify as a witness in a patient's lawsuit against her plastic surgeons…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Colo. Supreme Court ruling could increase punitive damages
A ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court could result in higher punitive damages for libel defendants in that state. In…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Florida hospital must pay $5 million to doctor in slander suit
A Florida appellate court this week ruled that a hospital whose chief executive stated that a former employee was not…Categorized in Libel and Privacy