Archive for ‘Free Speech’

“We’re going to have people sue you like you’ve never got sued before.” More »

Christian described his father as “suffering from manic-depressive schizophrenia” in a Dec 2015 interview. More »

I have a hard time seeing this suit succeeding, especially the prior restraint elements referenced at the en. We can talk more in class next week about the elements of libel, perhaps using this case as a starting point. More »

The Texas Film Commission acted within its authority when it decided after the release of the film “Machete” to deny its producers state incentive funds, a court ruled Friday.

Source: Court: State Can Deny Funds for “Machete” Producers | The Texas Tribune More »

Cable TV, satellite and radio will have to provide online access to their political files. More »

This this is a trademark law case, and it’s interesting in its own right; but the discussion of the “American rule” is just as interesting. Some will argue a “loser pays” rule discourages justice and has a chilling effect on access to the courts, but this post offers a pretty good summary of the other side, which is persuasive to me. (I’d suspect I’m in the minority as a lawyer on this question.) More »

Bryan Lewis asked yesterday about Holmes’ “falsely shouting fire in a crowded theater” analogy when talking about Schenck’s opposition to the U.S. involvement in World War I. Bryan asked what about when people are wrong in their speech but they honestly believe there’s a fire. More »

A federal judge in Pennsylvania sides with comedian Bill Cosby and grants his motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by Renita Hill. More »

Source: Texas latest state to call daily fantasy sports illegal More »

Thanks to Hannah Little for pointing us to this incredibly depressing story. “Judge Judy” is worth negative points on any upcoming exams… More »