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Defamation: “Can Trump Change Libel Laws?”

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Naomi

Source: Can Trump Change Libel Laws? – The New York Times No. Yesterday I came in praise of Linda Greenhouse, who used to cover the Supreme Court for the New York Times. Today I come in praise of Adam Liptak, … Continue reading →

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Remember Shirley Sherrod’s defamation lawsuit against Breitbart?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Naomi

Joy Reid does: Joy Reid Verified account ‏@JoyAnnReid Joy Reid Retweeted Shadow And Act This is how they operate. They did the same to Shirley Sherrod. Shudder to think WN Bannon plans to export these tactics to the White House. … Continue reading →

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Defamation: what a good lawyer does BEFORE any lawsuit is filed

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Naomi

He warns off the guy claiming he was defamed by laying out the defense case in two powerful pages. (Indeed, I’d guess that Trump’s lawyer warned him why he should not file this lawsuit.) How many times have I repeated … Continue reading →

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