Another bill would strike statute of limitations for survivor lawsuits following homicides. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday recommended passage of a bill that would make it more difficult for foreign plaintiffs to collect on libel judgments … [Read more...] about Libel Tourism Bill Passed By [NJ] Senate Committee
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‘Libel Tourism’ Bill Passes State Senate
(05-14) 18:12 PDT -- Legislation designed to thwart "libel tourism" - the practice of trying to silence one's critics by suing them in England, where defamation is easier to prove than in the United States - cleared the state Senate without a … [Read more...] about ‘Libel Tourism’ Bill Passes State Senate
Where Is Saudi Support For Taliban Victims?
A conspicuous lack of aid shows where the Kingdom stands. Conspicuously, neither Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz nor the rulers of any Arab or Muslim state are holding special national telethons to help raise funds for some 400,000 new … [Read more...] about Where Is Saudi Support For Taliban Victims?
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
Fighting Back: Libel: It’s What You Say And When And Where You Say It
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
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)