Seattle, WV (Special to HNN) - If you can't get a publication or media organization to correct or retract a defamatory or malicious statement, then the only alternative may be litigation. Chances of winning in court depend where you sue and where you … [Read more...] about Fighting Back: Libel: It’s What You Say And When And Where You Say It
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California Moves To End Libel Tourism
"For far too long London has been the libel capital of the world," says Mark Stephens, a London lawyer. A bill passing through the Californian legislature is the latest attempt in the US to outlaw so-called libel tourism, where plaintiffs come to … [Read more...] about California Moves To End Libel Tourism
Winning The War In Afghanistan
While the Obama administration is debating whether to escalate the war in Afghanistan, there may be a better solution for stabilizing the country. No one expects Afghanistan to become a peaceful, self-sustaining democracy overnight. However, without … [Read more...] about Winning The War In Afghanistan
Uk Libel Chills Media Investigations
Why is there so little media investigation of the financing behind Barack Obama's early political sponsor - and now convicted felon - Tony Rezko? The dual US-Syrian citizen Rezko--who assisted Obama in the purchase of his Chicago mansion--was … [Read more...] about Uk Libel Chills Media Investigations
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
Move To Control Costs In Defamation Cases (UK)
Plans to control defamation proceedings costs were announced by the Government today, as concerns were raised that not enough has been done to protect the media's freedom of expression. Justice minister Bridget Prentice said that excessive costs and … [Read more...] about Move To Control Costs In Defamation Cases (UK)
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)