The title of this superb new collection of 44 essays, "Loose Sallies," led me to believe that Daniel J. Kornstein—a highly regarded attorney who has written several books and articles on the law and its relationship to literature—had decided to try hi … [Read more...] about Loose Sallies—Essays by Daniel Kornstein*
Free Speech & Libel Tourism
Free Speech Champion
Mark Steyn could have not chosen a better lawyer to represent him than New York super lawyer Daniel Kornstein. I witnessed Dan's ability to "think under fire" (also the title of one of his many books), to think creatively, and to apply his legal a … [Read more...] about Free Speech Champion
Islamic Law and Saudi Law in American Courts
"...Even if those ordered to testify sincerely believe that Islamic law forbids their testimony, they will lose, just as those who sincerely believe that Jewish law forbids their testimony will lose." Eugene Volokh From Standard Chartered Bank v. A … [Read more...] about Islamic Law and Saudi Law in American Courts
Our Impact: SPEECH Act Defendant Gets $48,000 In Attorneys’ Fees
The SPEECH Act combats libel tourism, the process of trying to enforce an international defamation ruling in the United States if the ruling isn’t consistent with U.S. law. The leading SPEECH Act case is Trout Point Lodge Ltd. v. Handshoe. In that ca … [Read more...] about Our Impact: SPEECH Act Defendant Gets $48,000 In Attorneys’ Fees
A Press Shield Law’s Strange Bedfellows
Luckily, previous 'Free Flow of Information' bills went nowhere. But a new one is picking up steam. Why? Anyone looking for proof that bad policy begets more bad policy need look no further than the all-too-aptly-named Free Flow of Information Act … [Read more...] about A Press Shield Law’s Strange Bedfellows
Subduing Americans’ Free Speech
"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Subduing free speech is best done by subtly. Often induced by the government, the media elite introduces new speech c … [Read more...] about Subduing Americans’ Free Speech
‘I may be killed if I write this’
Lars Hedegaard, founder of Denmark’s Free Press Society, speaks from a secret location after an attempt on his life The assassin came to his home dressed as a postman. When the historian and journalist Lars Hedegaard opened his front door, the man — … [Read more...] about ‘I may be killed if I write this’
"Dan’s Law" – The Super Lawyer Behind "Rachel’s Law"
The "Super Lawyer" Daniel Kornstein - the lawyer behind New York State's "Rachel's Law" (2008) and "The Federal 2010 - SPEECH Act," protecting American writers and publishers from enforcement of foreign libel judgement in the U.S. Click here to read … [Read more...] about "Dan’s Law" – The Super Lawyer Behind "Rachel’s Law"
Bill To Counter Lawsuits Vs. Journalists Introduced
A bill introduced Aug. 2 in the U.S. Senate would enable news media to counter SLAPP suits filed to suppress their reporting. Sen. Jon Kyl, R–Ariz., introduced the Free Press Act of 2012 (S.B. 3493), a measure designed to protect the First Amendment … [Read more...] about Bill To Counter Lawsuits Vs. Journalists Introduced
Campus Hate Speech And Speech Codes
Many of the finest and most honest minds – conservative and liberal -- in and out of academia have argued, and sometimes succeeded, that campus speech codes often cross the line to suppression of First Amendment freedom of speech. The excesses in the … [Read more...] about Campus Hate Speech And Speech Codes