SCOTUS Won't Hear Defamation Case Against Bill Cosby; Clarence Thomas Has Issues with Landmark First Amendment Ruling [UPDATED]
Thomas thinks the Supreme Court may have erred in its 1964 NYT v. Sullivan ruling.
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ACLU (N.H.) Challenging Criminal Libel Statute
The Supreme Court, though, has suggested that such laws, if narrow enough, are constitutional.
No Preliminary Injunction Against Alleged Political Campaign Libel, Rules Federal Judge
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson was trying to block ads that criticized her and allegedly defamed her.
Trump Beat Stormy Daniels' Defamation Claim With a Law Aimed at Rich Bullies Like Him
The president, who routinely threatens to sue people for saying things he does not like, deployed an anti-SLAPP law in his own defense.
Joe Arpaio Sues for $147 Million Over New York Times Op-Ed Slamming His Cruelty
The op-ed's claims are harsh, but they're also true.
When Do Changes to a Web Page Restart the Statute of Limitations?
The New Jersey Supreme Court answers.
Jacobson Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Other Scientists
After an initial hearing, Stanford's Mark Jacobson thinks better of pursuing a scientific disagreement in court.
No, Trump Still Can't Outlaw Mocking Him
When it comes to "opening up" the First Amendment, the president's bark is worse than his bite.
Sheriff Forced to Pay After Ordering Raid on Blogger Who Criticized Him
"In our case, he stepped on the wrong people's constitutional rights because we knew our rights."
Decision Dismissing Sarah Palin's Libel Suit Is an Embarrassment to the Times
The ruling shows how carelessly the paper peddled nonsense about Republican rhetoric and mass murder.
Climate Scientist Michael Mann's Defamation Lawsuit Against Critics Can Proceed, Rules Court
'Trump hasn't even taken office and it's already becoming easier to sue people for defamation.'
