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East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland official loses restraining order case against activist

A judge denied Assistant City Administrator Harold Duffey's request for a civil harassment restraining order against activist Seneca Scott.
#alex-jones
fromFortune
4 days ago
Law

Alex Jones is appealing the $1.4 billion Sandy Hook verdict to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing he should get leeway for his free speech because he's a journalist | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
Law

Alex Jones is appealing the $1.4 billion Sandy Hook verdict to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing he should get leeway for his free speech because he's a journalist | Fortune

#presidential-immunity
fromABA Journal
5 days ago
US politics

Immunity doesn't protect Trump from $83.3M defamation verdict over sexual assault denials, 2nd Circuit rules

fromABA Journal
5 days ago
US politics

Immunity doesn't protect Trump from $83.3M defamation verdict over sexual assault denials, 2nd Circuit rules

US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge On Board With Wild Trump Legal Theories Confirmed To The Federal Bench - Above the Law

Judge Ed Artau received a lifetime federal judgeship after endorsing Trump's election claims and joining a defamation decision, raising ethics and First Amendment concerns.
#donald-trump
#e-jean-carroll
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

$83M verdict stands: Appeals court slams Trump's attacks on E. Jean Carroll as 'extraordinary and egregious'

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

$83M verdict stands: Appeals court slams Trump's attacks on E. Jean Carroll as 'extraordinary and egregious'

fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick accuses challenger of defamation, seeks $1 million in damages

"a pattern of making false and defamatory statements"
US politics
#trump
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump threatens to sue 'Wall Street Journal' over article about his Epstein ties

Trump will sue The Wall Street Journal, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch over a false article about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump is testing how far presidential immunity will go to save him millions

Trump's lawyers claim presidential immunity should invalidate a jury verdict ordering him to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in defamation damages.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Dershowitz Learns That Being Wrong On Television Isn't The Same As Being Defamed - Above the Law

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of Alan Dershowitz's defamation lawsuit against CNN.
#candace-owens
#melania-trump
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over 'extremely salacious' Jeffrey Epstein comments

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over 'extremely salacious' Jeffrey Epstein comments

#newsmax
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Newsmax avoids trial with $67 million settlement over false 2020 election claims

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67 million in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Newsmax avoids trial with $67 million settlement over false 2020 election claims

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67 million in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims

US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Newsmax agrees to pay $67 million in defamation case over false 2020 election claims

Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit regarding false claims about voting machines used in the 2020 election.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Right-wing US network Newsmax to pay $67m over false 2020 election claims

Newsmax has agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems a total of $67 million in a settlement related to defamation claims regarding the 2020 presidential election.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

California trial lawyer sues former sexual harassment accuser for defamation, extortion

The lawsuit alleges that the woman sought to extort money from John Gomez and was involved in a plot to damage his reputation through coordinated efforts with multiple attorneys.
Law
#lawsuit
#drake
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Hunter Biden Has Profane, 2-Word Reply to Melania Trump's Bombshell Lawsuit Threat Over Epstein

Hunter Biden refused to apologize to Melania Trump after being threatened with a defamation suit regarding claims linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New York Times Responds to Netanyahu's Legal Threat: Children in Gaza Are Malnourished and Starving'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "I’m actually looking at whether a country can sue The New York Times... it's such clear defamation."
US politics
#rebel-wilson
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This case saved the press. Trump wants it gone

Trump is attacking the media through defamation lawsuits, seeking to change libel laws for public officials.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Judge dismisses Truth Social CEO's defamation suit against Rachel Maddow

Devin Nunes's defamation lawsuit against MSNBC and Rachel Maddow was dismissed as the court found no actual malice in their reporting.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Remove Bad Press - and Reclaim Your Online Reputation Fast | Entrepreneur

Negative press can lead to significant repercussions, including lost trust, a damaged reputation, and missed opportunities. Addressing harmful content promptly is crucial.
Privacy professionals
#brigitte-macron
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

France's first couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron is a man

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

France's first couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron is a man

#macron
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Macrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster Candace Owens

The Macrons have filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens, claiming her podcast series spread falsehoods about Brigitte's identity and their relationship.
US politics
France news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: French President Macron Files Lawsuit Against Candace Owens for Repeatedly Claiming His Wife Is a Man

President Emmanuel Macron has filed a lawsuit against Candace Owens for defaming his wife by claiming she is a man.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Ex-NYPD top cop Donlon threatens $10M defamation lawsuit against Mayor Adams, retired deputy commish over character assassination' | amNewYork

Thomas Donlon threatens a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Mayor Adams and Deputy Commissioner Sheppard over false claims regarding his mental fitness.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mugshot mix-up: Two N.H. outlets accused of using wrong person's photo with child sex abuse article

Chad W. Lawlor is suing two local publications for publishing his photo erroneously alongside a story about a similarly named man who committed sexual crimes against children.
Miscellaneous
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Dr Ranj Singh suffers from anxiety after 'horrific' online trolling by GP

"The impact on me was extremely upsetting and damaging. I now suffer from anxiety and am seeing a therapist due to the abhorrent things Dr Cartland said about me. My reputation is everything. This has been a horrific experience."
Mental health
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Litigious Company Demands Removal Of A Tweet Linking To An Article About How Litigious They Are - Above the Law

Cloud Innovation's legal threat over a shared link to a Medium article highlights questionable defamation claims in digital communications.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Mike Lindell lost defamation case, and his lawyers were fined for AI hallucinations

Lawyers fined for submitting briefs with misquotes and fictional citations in defamation case against MyPillow's Mike Lindell.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats

Ellis's lawsuit accuses Matthew S. Wallace of creating a 'destructive and irresponsible defamation campaign,' driven by a desire to exploit anti-trans sentiment for profit.
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Universal Music Group Pushes To Dismiss Drake's Desperate Attempt To Save Face From Lyrical Beatdown - Above the Law

Universal Music Group on Monday urged a New York federal judge to dismiss a defamation suit from hip-hop star Drake against the record label over the hit dis track 'Not Like Us' by his rival Kendrick Lamar, casting Lamar's lyrics as opinion and hyperbole.
Music
California
fromFast Company
2 months ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million over defamation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom files a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News for misrepresenting a call with former President Trump.
#fox-news
Silicon Valley food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

In-N-Out Sues Youtube Prankster for Vulgar Video Where He Impersonated a Store Employee, Made Condom Jokes

In-N-Out is taking legal action against YouTuber Bryan Arnett for impersonating an employee and making false statements about the food.
Podcast
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Saoirse Hanley: I was a Tattle Life lurker, compulsively checking for updates about people I didn't like. Now I'm glad it's on its way out

Gossip can be enjoyable in private, but sharing it publicly can have serious consequences.
#mike-lindell
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Chinese memory-maker YMTC sues Micron for defamation

YMTC alleges that Micron and DCI have engaged in a campaign to destroy its reputation through false claims, leveraging xenophobia to influence public perception.
Privacy technologies
SF LGBT
fromVulture
3 months ago

Justin Baldoni's Defamation Suit Against Blake Lively Dismissed

Justin Baldoni's defamation suit against Blake Lively was dismissed, allowing him only to refile interference claims.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation claim against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds dismissed

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, affirming that Lively's claims were legally protected.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Judge tosses Justin Baldoni's countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively, indicating insufficient evidence to support claims of defamation and extortion regarding creative control over 'This Ends With Us.'
Law
Law
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Judge Throws Out Justin Baldoni's Defamation Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Most of Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds was dismissed by a judge.
fromInsideEVs
3 months ago

BYD Takes Dozens Of Influences To Court Claiming Defamation: Report

The growing legal aggression of BYD towards influencers in China highlights the automaker's campaign against perceived defamation, harking a major shift in brand reputation management.
Social media marketing
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

3 years in, Sandy Hook families still wait to collect what Alex Jones owes them

The Sandy Hook families remain frustrated as Alex Jones' bankruptcy case prolongs, with potential shifts in the judge's stance complicating the situation.
#gerry-adams
#russell-simmons
fromPitchfork
3 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Russell Simmons Files Defamation Claim Against HBO Over On the Record Documentary

Russell Simmons claims the 2020 documentary defamed him and seeks $20 million in damages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
NYC music

Russell Simmons sues HBO and film-makers over documentary detailing alleged sexual abuse

Russell Simmons is suing HBO for defamation over allegations featured in the documentary On The Record, seeking $20 million.
The lawsuit claims that the filmmakers ignored evidence supporting Simmons' innocence.
Toronto Raptors
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Russell Simmons Files Defamation Claim Against HBO Over On the Record Documentary

Russell Simmons claims the 2020 documentary defamed him and seeks $20 million in damages.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Mike Lindell Floats Bringing a MyPillow to His Dominion Trial After a Lawyer Called Them Lumpy'

I told my lawyers, maybe I should bring him one inside, but my attorney said, Mike, let's not go there.
US Elections
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Denis Donaldson's daughter calls for urgent public inquiry into father's murder in wake of Adams case

Calls for inquiry into Denis Donaldson's death highlight concerns over political violence and media accountability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gerry Adams wins defamation action against BBC over murdered spy claim

During the four-week trial, Adams's lawyers accused the BBC of a grievous smear and hatchet job, regarding its claims about his involvement in Donaldson's murder.
UK news
Black Lives Matter
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Smokey Robinson Countersues Former Employees for Defamation

Smokey Robinson faces serious allegations from former employees, who accuse him of rape and seek $50 million in damages despite filing anonymously.
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