College dean’s libel suit against school paper dismissed
This is a reminder that bad journalism isn’t necessarily actionable. More »
$18M Verdict Against Fla. Paper Reversed
A decision like this seems to me to undermine the potential for false light claims. If the tort is rejected in cases where libel is not an option (such as Texas), then there seems very little use for it. More »
Famous trademarks get new protection
Here’s a dilution example. FYI, this van does not have a search engine under the hood.
Libel: U.K.’s ‘Sullivan’ gives press more leeway to report
The First Amendment Center has more on the U.K. court decision on libel. More »
Music industry in 8,000 new file-share lawsuits
The United States is the primary target of these efforts, although this is an international organization. More »
Redstone hits FCC indecency rules
I don’t necessarily see the networks pulling back on offensive language and subject matter, despite the concerns of Viacom’s chairman.
Of course, I also don’t watch a lot of TV. More »
Libel: This is big
It appears newsworthiness has become a stronger defense (or defence) to libel in the U.K. More »