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Trump Campaign Files Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times
Trump has long complained that libel laws need to be loosened to allow more lawsuits against media outlets.
Alexander Hamilton's Influence on Free Press Law: Free Speech Rules (Episode 10)
Episode 10 of Free Speech Rules, a video series by UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh
CNN Settles Lawsuit With Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann
The high school student was falsely accused of racial harassment, and has sued media companies for $800 million.
What If Widespread Disinformation Is the Solution to Fake News?
It may be time to hire a libel service.
Fake News and the First Amendment: Free Speech Rules (Episode 3)
Episode 3 of Free Speech Rules, starring UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh
The Media's Covington Coverage Was Appalling, but Nick Sandmann's Libel Lawsuit Is Not the Answer
A teenager wrongly accused of harassing a Native American activist sues The Washington Post for $250 million.
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.
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.
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.
A Professor Whose Renewable Energy Claims Are Challenged Sues For Libel
Is there no more room for scientific skepticism and debate?
Arpaio Attorney Threatens Harvard Law Prof With Libel Suit Over Op-Ed
Arpaio doesn't like to be reminded he was held in contempt of court
5 Clichés Used to Attack Free Speech
Five terrible, perpetually recurring arguments, debunked.
No, Trump Won't Change the First Amendment, But It Matters That People Want To
Government censorship always wears the mask of 'public interest,' and this will be no different.
Trump Wants to 'Change Libel Laws' So That Truth Is No Defense
The president thinks incomplete press coverage should be grounds for a lawsuit.
Judge Dismisses Libel Lawsuit against Donald Trump
The beauty of the First Amendment is that it even protects people who wouldn't protect it.
Nat Hentoff, 1925–2017
One of the most vocal civil libertarians of the past century has died.
Trump's Problem With Free Speech
The billionaire bully chafes at the restrictions imposed by the First Amendment.
Trump Campaign Manager Suggests the President-Elect Could Sue Harry Reid for Libel
Kellyanne Conway says Trump's critics should be "very careful" about dissing him "in a legal sense."
ABA Rejects Report on Trump's Frivolous Lawsuits, Fearing a Frivolous Lawsuit
The episode underscores the author's point about the speech-chilling impact of SLAPPs by thin-skinned rich people.
When It Comes to Unauthorized Pawing, Does Trump Have a Reputation to Damage?
Responding to the candidate's lawsuit threat, The New York Times says its story had no effect on a reputation he created for himself.
Yelp Refuses to Remove Reviews Ruled Defamatory—With Good Reason. Will California Supreme Court Agree?
The precedent-setting case could have major implications for all sorts of online publishers.
UVA Fraternity Brothers Caught Up in False Jackie Story Sue Rolling Stone
Magazine's managing editor resigns.
Why Is Steve Wynn Trying to Gut Nevada's Anti-SLAPP Law?
The casino magnate backs a bill that would weaken protections for freedom of speech.
The Famous "McLibel" Leaflet Was Co-Authored by an Undercover Cop
It led to a long court battle between McDonald's and two activists.
Leaflet at Heart of McDonald's Libel Case in England Written by Police Spy
Went undercover as environmental activist and embroiled group in massive lawsuit
Jury Not Reaching Verdict in Cheerleader's Libel Case
Cincinatti Bengals cheerleader suing gossip site for defamation
Dinesh D'Souza Accuses World Magazine Journalists of "Libel" and "Vendetta"
Over allegations of an extra marital affair and D'Souza's departure as president of King's College
Drumming Company Sues Fox News Personalities for Defaming Its Stupid Business
Drumming training was part of 2011 GSA conference in 2011 for $21,000.