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.
Exclusive: British Libel Law – Suppression Of Truth In The US And UK?
In June last year I wrote on the situation of Rachel Ehrenfeld, who was landed with a default libel judgment against her at the High Court in London. Dr. Ehrenfeld had decided not to attend the hearing for libel, pertaining to statements she had made … [Read more...] about Exclusive: British Libel Law – Suppression Of Truth In The US And UK?
New York Moves A Step Closer To Libel Tourism Ban
A Bill intended to amend New York's laws so as to protect writers and publishers from decisions in defamation cases brought in foreign courts has passed a major stage of the process in the State legislature. The Libel Terrorism Protection Act was … [Read more...] about New York Moves A Step Closer To Libel Tourism Ban
New York Passes Law Against ‘Libel Tourists’
The state will protect authors against foreign libel judgments after a US journalist was sued by a Saudi businessman in London Times Online and PA Politicians in New York have acted to protect the state’s writers and publishers from so-called libel … [Read more...] about New York Passes Law Against ‘Libel Tourists’
Albany Bill Would Grant ‘Libel Terrorism’ Jurisdiction
ALBANY - In December, the Court of Appeals acknowledged growing media concerns over the use of plaintiff-friendly foreign libel laws to muzzle New York journalists, but held it was beyond the Court's authority to intervene under the state's long-arm … [Read more...] about Albany Bill Would Grant ‘Libel Terrorism’ Jurisdiction
Rachel’s Law
February 25, 2008 -- A CRITICAL First Amendment bill, the "Libel Terrorism Reform Act" is pending in both houses of the state Legislature. It was written in direct response to the Court of Appeals' decision in the case of Ehrenfeld v. bin Mahfouz. … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Law
Rewarding Palestinian Terrorism
Unwavering U.S. determination to fund, train, and arm more than 50,000 Palestinian “soldiers” raises serious doubts about the repeated promises President George W. Bush has made to secure Israel’s safety and bring peace to the Middle East. If the … [Read more...] about Rewarding Palestinian Terrorism
Request For Full Support For Libel Terrorism Protection Act (Bill No. A9652)
Sheldon Silver Assembly Speaker Assembly of the State of New York 64th Assembly District 250 Broadway, Suite 2307 New York, N.Y. 10017 Fax: 212-312-1418 CC Rory Lancman 25th District 77-40 170th St. Fresh Meadows, N.Y. 11366 Fax: 718-820-0414 Dear … [Read more...] about Request For Full Support For Libel Terrorism Protection Act (Bill No. A9652)