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4/19/16 Lawsuit roundup: sperm, Trump, guns, libel & union teachers

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Naomi

An alleged bad, bad failure of sperm bank to thoroughly investigate psyche of sperm donor who was schizophrenic and had a criminal record. Donor 9623 was said to have a high I.Q. and other appealing traits. But families who used … Continue reading →

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Fine-tuning the definition of defamation, via Bill Cosby

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Naomi

Kristina Ruehli, who accused Bill Cosby last year of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1965, filed a defamation lawsuit in Massachusetts. Source: Bill Cosby Faces New Suit for Saying Accuser Lied – The New York Times begins: A New … Continue reading →

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Defamation: calling an MD “Mengele” on a website

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Naomi

When will people learn the distinction between free speech and defamation? Or, rather, that, sure, you’re free to say anything you like but the guy you’re talking about is himself free to sue you. I mean, this guy had already … Continue reading →

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