The Honorable David A. Paterson Governor of the State of New York Executive Chamber State Capitol Albany, New York 12224 Dear Governor Paterson: On behalf of the more than 300 corporate members of the Association of American Publishers, many of … [Read more...] about Letter In Support Of The Libel Terrorism Protection Act
English Courts In The Dock On "Libel Tourism"
Rinat Akhmetov, a Ukrainian energy tycoon ranked by Forbes magazine as the world's 214th richest billionaire, is no stranger to England's libel courts. He has launched successful actions in London over the past year against Kyiv Post and Obozrevatel, … [Read more...] about English Courts In The Dock On "Libel Tourism"
America For Sale
As the U.S. and Western markets plummet and the U.S. dollar continues its free fall, sovereign wealth funds (SWF) gobble up prime financial institutions, industries and real estate in the U.S. and the West. Given concerns regarding the political … [Read more...] about America For Sale
Legislature Passes Libel Terrorism Protection Act
RACHEL's LAW unanimously Passed by NY Legislators Thank you all for supporting the bill. New York State Assembly, 25TH District / / New York State Senate,9 District Assemblyman Rory I .Lancman Sen. Dean G. Skelos Legislature Passes Libel Terrorism … [Read more...] about Legislature Passes Libel Terrorism Protection Act
U.S. Rewarding Arab Terrorism
The Bush Administration’s search for partners to promote “peace” and “democracy” within the Palestinian Authority (PA) resembles Lord Charles Bowen’s “blind man in a dark room looking for a black hat – which isn’t there”. For the first time, the … [Read more...] about U.S. Rewarding Arab Terrorism
Burning The Candle At Both Ends
With the U.S. economy "obviously going through a tough time,"America should welcome capital investments even from foreign sovereign wealth funds," President George W. Bush asserted on March 14, 2008 at New York's Economic Club. "It's our money to … [Read more...] about Burning The Candle At Both Ends
Libel Tourists Out, Says New York State
As “libel tourism” burgeons in Britain, the State of New York is set to protect its writers and journalists from such action via the Libel Terrorism Protection Act. Michael Cameron reports from the Big Apple on what this means for free speech and … [Read more...] about Libel Tourists Out, Says New York State
Saudi Wields British Law Against U.S. Author
NEW YORK Rachel Ehrenfeld writes about terrorism for a living. But now she is the one who feels targeted. Her modest midtown Manhattan apartment is filled to the ceiling with books, most having to do with global terror networks and Mideast conflict. … [Read more...] about Saudi Wields British Law Against U.S. Author
In Support For The Libel Terrorism Protection Act, A. 9652
Assemblyman Rory Lancman LOB 549 Albany, New York 12248 Dear Assemblyman Lancman, We are writing on behalf of the 3,300 members ofPEN American Center, 1,718 of whom reside in New York, to lend our voices to the chorus of support for the Libel … [Read more...] about In Support For The Libel Terrorism Protection Act, A. 9652
Ny Court: Saudi Billionaire Can Pursue British Claims In The U.S.
The author of a book about financing terrorism can't prevent a Saudi billionaire from trying to enforce a London libel verdict in the United States, a federal appeals court said Monday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Manhattan author … [Read more...] about Ny Court: Saudi Billionaire Can Pursue British Claims In The U.S.