Dear [Member of Congress], “Libel tourism” is a grave threat to Americans’ First Amendment free speech rights, and I’m writing you today because the U.S. House of Representatives is considering legislation that would effectively put an end to the … [Read more...] about Letter To Congress To Strengthen The "Libel Tourism" Bill, H.R. 2765
Free Speech & Libel Tourism
Floor Statement In Support Of H.R. 2765
To Amend Title 28, United States Code, To Prohibit Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Defamation Judgments (H.R. 2765) Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 2765, legislation that would prohibit the recognition and enforcement of … [Read more...] about Floor Statement In Support Of H.R. 2765
The AAP Pushes For Expansion Of "Libel Tourism" Legislation
The Association of American Publishers sent a letter to Congress last week expressing the associationﾒs concern that current legislation designed to protect authors and publishers against libel tourism "does not go far enough." According to the … [Read more...] about The AAP Pushes For Expansion Of "Libel Tourism" Legislation
U.K. Libel Laws Chill Another American Book
The most recent casualties of Britain's pernicious libel laws are New York-based best-selling author Michael Gross and his intriguing and well-researched book Rogues Gallery: The Secret History of the Moguls and the Money That Made the Metropolitan … [Read more...] about U.K. Libel Laws Chill Another American Book
California Acts To Stop Libel Tourism
Afflicted with one hazard of globalization -- the spread of the swine flu epidemic -- California's state Senate took measures to protect its citizens from another less deadly, yet terrorizing hazard -- the chilling effects on their freedom of … [Read more...] about California Acts To Stop Libel Tourism
In Support Of The Free Speech Protection Act Of 2009, S.449 – The Writers Guild of America
Senator Charles Schumer 757 Third Avenue Suite 17-02 New York, NY 10017 Re: S.449 Dear Senator Schumer: On behalf of our membership, I write in support of the Free Speech Protection Act of 2009, which you co-sponsor with Senators Specter and … [Read more...] about In Support Of The Free Speech Protection Act Of 2009, S.449 – The Writers Guild of America
Letter To Senator Ellen Corbett (D-10) Re: Senate Bill 320
Hon. Ellen Corbett California State Senate State Capitol, Room 5108 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Senate Bill 320 Dear Senator Corbett, The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) wishes to join in sponsoring your bill addressing … [Read more...] about Letter To Senator Ellen Corbett (D-10) Re: Senate Bill 320
Support: Sb 320 Anti-Libel Tourism Act, CA-Peter Scheer, CFAC Executive Director
Honorable Ellen Corbett California State Senate State Capitol, Room 5108 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Support: SB 320 Anti-Libel Tourism Act Dear Sen. Corbett, The California First Amendment Coalition is pleased to support your SB 320, which would … [Read more...] about Support: Sb 320 Anti-Libel Tourism Act, CA-Peter Scheer, CFAC Executive Director
Letter To California State Senator Ellen Corbett – Sb 320: Support
Honorable Ellen Corbett California State Senate State Capitol, Room 5108 Sacramento, CA 95814 SB 320 : SUPPORT Dear Senator Corbett, Californians Aware supports your SB 320, which would prohibit state courts from recognizing a defamation judgment … [Read more...] about Letter To California State Senator Ellen Corbett – Sb 320: Support
Statement At Hearing On California Libel Tourism Act (Senate Bill 320)
Thank you, Senator Corbett, for initiating this important bill, and thank you, members of the Committee, for holding this hearing on Libel Tourism. California is the world capital of the entertainment industry, which provides major revenues to the … [Read more...] about Statement At Hearing On California Libel Tourism Act (Senate Bill 320)