Archive for August, 2009

Times Publishing hit with $10M judgment in libel suit

by   |  08.29.09  |  Libel

Times Publishing hit with $10 million judgment in libel suit More »

Sony sees Google Books settlement as profoundly positive

by   |  08.29.09  |  Copyright and Trademark

This story from the Los Angeles Times caught my eye. Imagine my surprise when I ran across my boss’s name More »

Dutch royals win privacy case against AP

by   |  08.28.09  |  Privacy

Another interesting international communication law story. This highlights one of the biggest problems with communication law torts — particularly privacy: That of deciding which story has news value. More »

EXCLUSIVE: Berlusconi sues local, foreign media for libel | U.S. | Reuters

by   |  08.28.09  |  Libel

International libel law is always interesting because of its contrasts with U.S. law recognizing greater press freedoms. Note this from Reuters: More »

Debating campaign speech

by   |  08.18.09  |  Supreme Court, political speech

Debating campaign speech — latimes.com. More »

FCCs New Hire Targeted Conservative Radio Stations in Writings

by   |  08.14.09  |  Current Events, fairness doctrine

FCCs New Hire Targeted Conservative Radio Stations in Writings – Political News – FOXNews.com . More »