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Laughlin v. The Erie Reader
Case Number: 11950-22 Court: Erie County Court of Common Pleas Clients: Erie Reader, Jim Wertz Answer to Complaint Filed: Oct.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation. -
National Police Association v. Gannett and Associated Press
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 27, 2022 Update: On Aug. 31, 2023, the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Reporters Committee Q&A unpacks anti-SLAPP law
"The absence of anti-SLAPP laws would be really damaging to an independent press." -
Defamation lawsuits take aim at hyperlinks, threatening their use in online news stories
RCFP has recently urged courts to reject plaintiffs’ arguments that hyperlinks extend the deadline to bring defamation claims. -
A Reporter’s Guide to Pre-Publication Review
Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns. -
Gibson Bros, Inc. v. Oberlin College
Court: Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals Date Filed: June 8, 2020 Update: On March, 31, 2022, the Court of…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
A court ruled that Kesha’s former producer, Dr. Luke, isn’t a ‘public figure.’ Here’s why that’s a problem.
RCFP explains 'actual malice' through the lens of the dispute between Kesha and the producer she accused of sexual assault. -
Gibson Bros., Inc. v. Oberlin College
Case Number: 17CV193761 Court: Court of Common Pleas, Lorain County, Ohio Clients: WEWS-TV, Advance Ohio, and the Ohio Coalition for…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Smith v. Palisades News
The Reporters Committee and 21 media organizations filed an amicus brief in Smith v. Palisades News, a case before the California…