In mid-August, President Barack Obama signed into law the SPEECH Act. The new law, quickly passed by the House of Representatives and Senate, prevents foreign libel judgments from being upheld in the U.S. if the ruling would conflict with U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. Libel Tourism Protection Act Signed Into Law, British Activists See Call For Reform
To Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program, Enforce The Sanctions
On July 1, 2010, The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA), which passed by a large majority in the Congress, was signed into law. This Act puts the onus on American banks to audit and certify that their … [Read more...] about To Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program, Enforce The Sanctions
Protection Against Libel Actions Overseas
Anchor Katy Clark speaks with writer Rachel Ehrenfeld about a new US law that protects US authors found guilty of libel in overseas courts. Listen to the interview … [Read more...] about Protection Against Libel Actions Overseas
Shutting The Door On 'Libel Tourists'
ACCORDING TO the libel laws of some nations, even the truth is no defense. In 1959, Liberace sued London's Daily Mirror for libel after one of its columnists referred to him as "fruit-flavoured" -- and won. ("I cried," he said, "all the way to the … [Read more...] about Shutting The Door On 'Libel Tourists'
Obama's Curious Silence
On August 10, President Obama signed into law HR2765 entitled "Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage Act." This Act received unanimous approval in both the House and the Senate. In the latter case, before … [Read more...] about Obama's Curious Silence
She Fought The System And Won
After a hard-fought battle to ensure the protection of American authors and publishers from extortionate foreign libel judgments, one New York-based scholar and researcher has secured the passage of the first law to achieve unanimous Congressional … [Read more...] about She Fought The System And Won
New Law Protects Free Speech From Foreign Courts
A bill to protect authors, journalists, and publishers from "libel tourism" recently passed both houses of Congress. The bill, known as the SPEECH Act, prevents lawsuits brought against American writers in foreign courts from limiting free speech in … [Read more...] about New Law Protects Free Speech From Foreign Courts
Protecting American Free Speech
Although Washington is often mired in partisan political battles, there are some issues on which Democrats and Republicans in Congress can agree — and where they can work together in unison. One of these is our nation’s tradition of freedom of … [Read more...] about Protecting American Free Speech
English Libel Law
England’s libel law is supposed to protect reputations. But its own good name is taking a terrible battering. Already under attack from British campaigners who argue that it unduly suppresses free speech, it took a blow in the US last week. The House … [Read more...] about English Libel Law
Congress Unites To Pass Bill Protecting American Authors And Publishers
Lightning struck at Congress for a second time last week, when the House of Representatives unanimously passed HR 2765, the Securing and Protecting our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage Act (SPEECH Act). The Act, which had been … [Read more...] about Congress Unites To Pass Bill Protecting American Authors And Publishers