RACHEL's LAW unanimously Passed by NY Legislators Thank you all for supporting the bill. New York State Assembly, 25TH District / / New York State Senate,9 District Assemblyman Rory I .Lancman Sen. Dean G. Skelos Legislature Passes Libel Terrorism … [Read more...] about Legislature Passes Libel Terrorism Protection Act
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U.S. Rewarding Arab Terrorism
The Bush Administration’s search for partners to promote “peace” and “democracy” within the Palestinian Authority (PA) resembles Lord Charles Bowen’s “blind man in a dark room looking for a black hat – which isn’t there”. For the first time, the … [Read more...] about U.S. Rewarding Arab Terrorism
Burning The Candle At Both Ends
With the U.S. economy "obviously going through a tough time,"America should welcome capital investments even from foreign sovereign wealth funds," President George W. Bush asserted on March 14, 2008 at New York's Economic Club. "It's our money to … [Read more...] about Burning The Candle At Both Ends
Libel Tourists Out, Says New York State
As “libel tourism” burgeons in Britain, the State of New York is set to protect its writers and journalists from such action via the Libel Terrorism Protection Act. Michael Cameron reports from the Big Apple on what this means for free speech and … [Read more...] about Libel Tourists Out, Says New York State
Saudi Wields British Law Against U.S. Author
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’