Tag Archives: libel

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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Highs and lows: American Pharoah’s owner sued for libel

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Naomi

Just before his horse won the Triple Crown, Ahmed Zayat was crowned, too — with a $10 million libel lawsuit. The lawyer for the man who alleges that Ahmed Zayat has failed to pay a $2 million gambling debt filed … Continue reading →

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Defamation: Libel accusation against Linda Williams by David Simon

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Naomi

From Publisher’s Lunch: David Simon has accused Linda Williams, author of ON THE WIRE, of libeling him in a Huffington Post essay adapted from her book. In a post on his website Simon said that when he was asked to … Continue reading →

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