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Tennessee Journalists Prevail in Reverse Public Records Dispute Regarding Naomi Judd’s Death
The procedural battles were unique, to say the least. Ultimately, the media’s requests were fulfilled, and the Judd family voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit.
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Celebrating Sullivan’s 59th Anniversary; MLRC White Paper’s First
Executive director takes a second look at MLRC's landmark White Paper "New York Times v. Sullivan: The Case for Preserving an Essential Precedent."
Colorado Court Affirms Dismissal of Anti-Abortion Activist’s Libel Suit
The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s granting of defendant’s anti-SLAPP motion terminating the libel case brought by anti-abortion activist David Daleiden and the Center for Medical Progress against Dr. Savita Ginde, the former medical director of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountain Region.
California Court of Appeal Affirms Tarantino Movie Does Not Violate Actor’s Right of Publicity
Affirming a bright line exemption for expressive works from California’s post-mortem right of publicity statute, the Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of right of publicity claims against the Quentin Tarantino movie Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer
Penguin Randomhouse lawyer on resigning from his high school paper, penning a blistering reply to a legal threat issued by Michael Avenatti, advice for those looking to break into media law and more.
A Muslim Musician Is on Death Row for Singing on What’s App
The Nigerian musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, was expressing his religious beliefs in his lyrics which praised a Nigerian imam whom he sang was superior to the Prophet Mohammad.
Do AI Generators Infringe? Three New Lawsuits Consider This Mega Question
Do content creators have the right to authorize or block AI systems from collecting and using their content as training data?
DC Court of Appeals Dismisses Police Union’s Fundamental Right to Privacy Claim Over Body Cam Footage
The Court found that the growing consensus regarding a First Amendment right to record police activity in public was incompatible with the alleged fundamental information privacy right asserted by FOP.
Florida Court Quashes Subpoena to Orlando Sentinel in Campaign Finance Trial
A central Florida court denied a criminal defendant’s motion to subpoena four Orlando Sentinel Reporters under Florida’s journalists’ privilege.