Jake Wunsch
A Nevada court has granted, in full, the anti-SLAPP motion filed by a host of media defendants seeking dismissal of all claims brought by Malcolm LaVergne, O.J. Simpson’s civil lawyer and self-appointed spokesman, in connection with a 2019 podcast.
Nevada Court SLAPPs False Light and Right of Publicity Claims Against ‘Confronting: O.J.’ Podcast
A Nevada court has granted, in full, the anti-SLAPP motion filed by a host of media defendants seeking dismissal of all claims brought by Malcolm LaVergne, O.J. Simpson’s civil lawyer and self-appointed spokesman, in connection with a 2019 podcast.
2021 and 2022: A Look Back at Media Law Highlights and Predictions for the Year Ahead
Of the 100+ Zoom calls since our series began, perhaps the call that best combined entertainment and thoughtful and nuanced media law analysis came in early January: a panel of experts choosing the most interesting media law matters of 2021 and predicting the most significant developments likely to happen in 2022.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Kay Murray
Kay Murray is Vice President, Law, for First Look Institute, Inc.
Lloyd v. Google: UK Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Claimant’s Representative Action
The Supreme Court rejected the notion that every data subject affected by a non-trivial data breach is entitled to an award of compensation for the mere “loss of control” of their personal data.
A Mighty SLAPP: Ontario Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Over Wall Street Journal Reporting
If the decision stands on appeal, it is likely to strengthen press freedom in Canada, providing useful precedent for media defendants under the relatively new and untested anti-SLAPP law.
Amazon, Penguin Random House, and Leading Authors Win $7.8m Judgment Against International Ebook Piracy Ring
The Ukrainian-based operation was able to operate for years by migrating websites and falsifying domain information to continue illegally distributing thousands of ebooks.
Colorado Court SLAPPSs Assault Claim Against Reporter
The case presented the novel question: “Are claims of physical torts committed in the course of newsgathering covered by anti-SLAPP statutes?” This court answered “yes.”
Delaware Court Latest to Point the Twitter Finger: Tweets Can Constitute Actionable Expressions of Fact
In green lighting compliance with the subpoenas, the court found that tweets could constitute actionable expressions of fact sufficient to support a claim for defamation.
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of “Pantless Couponer’s” Privacy Lawsuit
The Eleventh Circuit's order reaffirms that a federal court need not pretend that an exhibit is something it is not, merely because a plaintiff alleges so in the complaint.
Nevada Court SLAPPs Libel and Privacy Suit Over TikToks Alleging “Sexual Assault”
In a case before a Nevada District Court, it was a big First Amendment win for the self-described big, beautiful women speaking out about abusive behavior.