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Religion Clause
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Priest’s Suit Against Archdiocese
In Syring v. Archdiocese of Omaha, (NE Sup. Ct., July 26, 2024), the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of defamation, infliction of mental distress, interference with prospective employment and breach…
Securities and Investment Blog
Are You A Financial Advisor With A Wrongful Termination or Defamation Claim?
By davidcosgrovesecuritiesandinvestmentblog-blogspot
Advisors terminated by their broker-dealer should immediately retain experienced legal counsel.The broker-dealer has 30 days after termination to file the mandatory U-5. Legal counsel can help…
Religion Clause
Former Priest’s Defamation Claim Dismissed Under Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine
In Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia v. Marshall, (VA App., July 16, 2024), a Virginia state appellate court held that a defamation per se claim by a former Episcopalian priest against…
TortsProf Blog
Kutner on Truth in Defamation
Peter Kutner has posted to SSRN Truth in the Law of Defamation. The abstract provides:This article identifies and examines important aspects of truth as a defence to defamation liability in common…
The Right Coast
Judge dismisses Giuliani s bankruptcy case, allowing creditors to try to seize his assets | CNN Politics
CNN Rudy Giuliani is no longer entitled to bankruptcy protection, a judge decided Friday, making it possible for creditors to immediately pursue his assets within days. The former mayor of New York sought…
Faruki Blog
"Litigious" Label Not Defamatory
By jgreinerficlaw-com-jack-greiner
The Vermont Supreme Court recently disposed of a defamation case brought by a man who was upset over being called "litigious." That label is a matter of opinion, and there…
Employment Law Worldview
When can a workplace grievance lead to a defamation claim? (UK)
There will be few in HR who have not at some point heard an employee say that he is so incensed by something said about him the course of disciplinary…
Commercial Case Notes
Defamation Claim Dismissed for Lack of Detailed Allegations
By John Lundin
On June 12, 2024, the Second Department issued a decision in Nofal v. Yousef, 2024 NY Slip Op. 03182, holding that a defamation claim failed for lack of detailed allegations,…
Criminal Law Casebook
Access to the courts, abuse of process: Mueen-Uddin v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKSC 21
By donmathiasnzcriminallaw-blogspot-com
Aspects of the law of abuse of process that are of interest to criminal lawyers are stated in Mueen-Uddin v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKSC 21.The…
Legal Profession Blog
Tears On My Pillow
A demand to subpoena two government officials in defamation litigation brought against Mike Lindell and My Pillow has been rejected by the United States District Court for the District of…