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
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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
Bill Takes On 'Libel Tourism'
U.S. legislation limits suits on 1st Amendment grounds "Libel tourism" sounds like it refers to something like an egregious defamation of the Queen Mary II, but in the eyes of Congress, it is a First Amendment threat. It was a problem deemed urgent … [Read more...] about Bill Takes On 'Libel Tourism'
Us Law To Counter 'Libel Tourism' In British Courts
The US has passed a bill to protect American writers and authors from "libel tourism" in British courts by decreeing that foreign libel judgments are not enforceable in the United States. The move came after years of bewilderment with what are … [Read more...] about Us Law To Counter 'Libel Tourism' In British Courts
Dubai: The Golden Mirage
The ongoing ordeal of a U.S. businessman who has been rotting in a Dubai jail for more than two years, deprived of his civil rights, should serve as a warning to Americans and Westerners alike doing business with Dubai, a constituent monarchy of … [Read more...] about Dubai: The Golden Mirage
Federal Law Opposing ‘Libel Tourism’ Approved By Congress
As the founder of the movement against libel tourism, I congratulate Congress for unanimously passing HR 2765 (as amended by the Leahy-Sessions ’Speech’ Act) on July 27th. A bipartisan bill, the ’Speech’ Act is based on New York State’s “Libel … [Read more...] about Federal Law Opposing ‘Libel Tourism’ Approved By Congress
Media On The Edge: Senate Moves Unanimously To Protect Free Speech
In a rare show of unanimity, the United States Senate approved legislation last week that would prevent the domestic enforcement of foreign libel judgments that do not meet American standards of due process and free speech protection. The Securing … [Read more...] about Media On The Edge: Senate Moves Unanimously To Protect Free Speech
Limiting 'Libel Tourism'
Rachel Ehrenfeld has led a campaign to protect authors sued for libel in countries where freedom-of-speech protections are not as strong as those in the U.S. It's called "libel tourism" — the practice of bringing a defamation lawsuit against an … [Read more...] about Limiting 'Libel Tourism'
A Victory For Writing
It is a rare achievement these days for the Senate to pass anything of real substance by a unanimous vote. But an important bill that protects Americans from the whims of foreign libel judgments was passed earlier this week by unanimous consent. Once … [Read more...] about A Victory For Writing