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Defamation
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Media Law Prof Blog
French Court Upholds Acquittal of Comedian
A French court has upheld the acquittal of French comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, who had been accused of defaming Jews during a television show in 2003. In 2004 the comic…
Media Law Prof Blog
Aruban Judge Blocks NBC Interview With Holloway Suspect
The lawyers for detainee Joran van der Sloot have successfully that Aruban law should prevent NBC from airing an interview with van der Sloot in order to preserve the man's…
Media Law Prof Blog
Fourth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Defamation Action Against New York Times in Hatfill Case
The Fourth Circuit, in a two to one ruling, has reversed a lower court and is allowing claims for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress to proceed against the…
Media Law Prof Blog
May Publisher of Newsletter Be Held Liable For Negligence and Negligent Misrepresentation? Texas Court of Appeals Decides Case of First Impression
In Reynolds v. Murphy, the Texas Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part a grant of summary judgment to "an investment-related newsletter" sued by "one…
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David Beckham Wins Libel Damages
David Beckham has won substantial damages from The People, a tabloid that published a story alleging that he "made hate calls to a former nanny." Beckham and wife Victoria, formerly…
The Trademark Blog
Defamation and Trademark Claims Dismissed Againt ‘RIp Off Report”
Whitney Information Network v. Xcentric Venture, 2005 WL 1677256 (M.D. la. Jul 14, 2005) - Defamation and trademark causes dismissed against 'consumer critique' site. Discussion on Technology & Marketing Law…
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Polanski Wins Case Against Vanity Fair
Director Roman Polanski has won a 50,000 pound judgment against Vanity Fair and Conde Nast for defamation after the jury handed down its verdict today in London. The defense acknowledged…
Media Law Prof Blog
Polanski Libel Suit Against Conde Nast, Vanity Fair, Begins Today
Roman Polanski's long awaited defamation suit against Conde Nast and its publication, Vanity Fair, finally began today, after Britain's high court ruled earlier this year that Polanski could give testimony…
Media Law Prof Blog
Polanski to Testify Via Video-Link in Libel Case
Director Roman Polanski, who has lived in France since he pled guilty in 1977 in a U.S. court to having sex with a 13-year-old girl, and then fled the country…
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Federal Judge Dismisses Defamation Claims Against Filmmaker Moore
Ruling that Michael Moore's statements were "factual and substantially true", U. S. District Court Judge Paul D. Borman has tossed James Nichols' lawsuit against the filmmaker without allowing the case…