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Mock News Story Produces Accusation of Libel
A lively case of first impression that recently went before the Texas Supreme Court may determine whether satire is a protected form of speech. At issue is a Dallas Observer mock story with made-up quotations attributed to public officials. Lawyers for the Observer argued that the article was free speech protected by the First Amendment, while two public officials alleged libel because some readers believed the article to be true.Daily Decision Alert: Vol. 9, No. 131 -- July 11, 2001
Auerbach v. Zoning Hearing Board of Tinicum Township
Persons whose land abuts a right-of-way have standing to apply for access to a public road over the unopened portion of the public right-of-way. The Commonwealth Court affirmed the trial court's decision allowing applicants to construct a driveway.Former Clerks Hold Rally to Back Alito's Nomination
Tony [email protected] the dozens of cases he had to review as a law clerk for a federal appeals judge in 1996, Thomas Gentile came across one that posed a special challenge. "The briefs were incomprehensible," Gentile said. They'd been written by adversaries in a federal civil rights case, and neither side had explained adequately what the case was about.
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Why 'official English' matters
The term "official English" begs for definition, particularly because 30 states-including nine state constitutions-protect English as the official language of their states. As the Georgia General Assembly considers a constitutional amendment mandating English as the official language of the state, accurately explaining what "official English" is not is every bit as important as explaining what it is.New Jersey Malpractice Law: Comedy or Tragedy?
To settle or not to settle � that is the question for the client to answer. Just remember whatever decision is made will be subject to scrutiny in this legal theater. So put it in writing.Plan To Allow Web Posting of Sex Offenders' Data Advances
Internet sex offender registries are on the upswing with New Jersey poised to become the 30th state with such an initiative. The state legislature is expected to approve the measure and voters will have their say in the fall. As it is planned, New Jersey's registry would include convicted sex offenders' names, photos, home addresses, places of work and criminal histories.Justices Uphold Fine for Spoliation of Electronically Stored Evidence
The Delaware Supreme Court, clarifying the rules regarding the preservation of electronic discovery, said that the Court of Chancery did not abuse its discretion when it held a defendant in contempt for spoliation of evidence in Genger v. TR Investors LLC.Trending Stories
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