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Defamation of a Public Figure vs. Private Figure

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Defamation, in general, is designed to provide individuals with a remedy for false statements that harm their reputation. The level of fault you have to prove against the speaker of the defamatory statement varies depending...more

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Disinformation Litigation Lessons From Media Co. Losses

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In 2022 and early 2023, voting machine companies and the parents of school shooting victims won a string of court rulings against the media companies and personalities that had allegedly spread defamatory, viral lies about...more

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The Texas Legislature Has Limited Discovery Of A Defendant’s Net Worth For Exemplary Damage Claims

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Plaintiffs in civil litigation often seek punitive or exemplary damages. “Exemplary damages” means any damages awarded as a penalty or by way of punishment but not for compensatory purposes....more

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Minnesota Supreme Court Extends Actual Malice Standard for Presumed Damages to Nonmedia Defendants

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On June 26, 2019, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a private plaintiff may not recover presumed damages for defamatory statements involving a matter of public concern unless the plaintiff can establish actual malice....more

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John Edwards argues before the Texas Supreme Court on important libel case that started in 2003

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Houston partner John K. Edwards recently argued before the Texas Supreme Court on behalf of a newspaper and reporter in an important libel case that started in 2003 concerning an article published in a Fort Bend County...more

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Superstorm Sandy Is Causing New York and New Jersey Legislators to Reconsider Passing Legislation that Would Establish a Private...

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Policyholders in New York and New Jersey presently have no private right of action against insurance companies for alleged violations of each state’s respective statutory claim handling guidelines – New York’s Unfair Claim...more

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