Archive for February, 2017

NewsChannel 5’s Phil Williams to appeal ruling in libel case

by   |  02.03.17  |  Free Speech

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Nashville television reporter Phil Williams plans to appeal a judge’s ruling ordering him to turn over the work he did on stories about Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk. More »

Briles Drops Libel Lawsuit Against Baylor Officials

by   |  02.03.17  |  Free Speech, Libel

Former football coach Art Briles has dropped the defamation lawsuit filed against four Baylor University officials that he accused of making false statements against him, according to attorneys in the case.

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Radio station hacked, anti-Trump profanity aired, station says – Houston Chronicle

by   |  02.02.17  |  broadcast decency

A South Carolina radio station was hacked Monday night and profanity against President Donald Trump was played repeatedly, according to the broadcasters. More »

Law school naming dispute hits impasse – Houston Chronicle

by   |  02.02.17  |  Copyright and Trademark

Houston’s two embattled law schools alerted a federal judge on Wednesday morning that their sluggish settlement discussions in a trademark dispute had reached a standstill. Next up: Mediation.

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UC Berkeley cancels right-wing provocateur’s talk amid violent protest

by   |  02.02.17  |  prior restraint

A protest at UC Berkeley over a scheduled appearance by right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos turned fiery and violent Wednesday night, prompting police to cancel the event and hustle the Breitbart News editor off campus. More »