Supreme Court Signals That Landmark Libel Ruling Is Secure
Attacked by two justices, lower-court judges and litigants, the 1964 ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan keeps getting cited ...
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Attorneys for Steve Wynn ask Supreme Court to overturn landmark libel rule
Justices could use the case to weaken press freedom protections stemming from the New York Times vs. Sullivan ruling. Wynn ...
Dale Vince’s libel case against Lord Shaun Bailey can go to trial, judge rules
Green energy industrialist Dale Vince’s libel case against former London mayoral candidate Lord Shaun Bailey over allegations ...
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Notre Dame Pro-Abortion-Rights Professor Loses Libel Lawsuit Against Student Newspaper
To oversimplify matters somewhat, under Indiana libel law, a libel claim based on speech on matters of public concern can only prevail based on a showing of knowing or reckless falsehood—mere ...
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CNN found guilty in Florida trial of libeling Navy veteran in Afghan story
It was an unusual ruling against a media outlet in a defamation case. Libel laws are generally protective of news organizations, and plaintiffs must meet a high standard to prove defamation.
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CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 story
It was an unusual ruling against a media outlet in a defamation case. Libel laws are generally protective of news organizations, and plaintiffs must meet a high standard to prove defamation.
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Mexico Senate repeals century-old libel law
(Pixabay user maplascencia0 via Courthouse News) MEXICO CITY (CN) — Mexico’s upper house of Congress voted Wednesday to repeal a 1917 law stipulating fines and prison time for slander and libel.
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As Pa. Sen. Laughlin sued Erie Reader for libel, public paid some legal costs
Pennsylvania State Senator Dan Laughlin's libel suit against the Erie Reader ... according to documents Erie Times-News obtained under Right-to-Know Law Laughlin, who claimed Erie Reader ...