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Essential Elements of a Libel Claim Are Indeed Essential

Mr. Weiler attempted to put the cart before the horse here by arguing that the impact of the statements – true or false – harmed his reputation. But a plaintiff can’t proceed without evidence to support an essential element.

President Trump Is a Libel Bully Again and It’s Worse: He’s Suing from the White House

Donald J. Trump the Libel Bully is back. But this time, rather than filing frivolous libel lawsuits against the press as a private citizen, Trump is filing meritless lawsuits against the press as president of the United States.

Sheriff Joe Turned Away By D.C. Federal Court

Second Circuit Vacates Dismissal of Sarah Palin’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times and Remands it for Discovery

Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Sports Illustrated and Its Reporters in False Light Suit

Florida Prosecutor’s Libel Complaint Barred by Fair Report Privilege and Lack of Actual Malice

The Second Circuit Reaffirms Section 230’s Broad Immunity

Hot Topics Roundtable: Sandmann v. The Washington Post

Court Grants Summary Judgment in Public Official Defamation Action

WPIX Granted Two Summary Judgments Where No Gross Irresponsibility