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DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

Secret Recording at Pretend Date by O'Keefe Media Wasn't Tortious, Court Holds

From yesterday's decision by Judge Anthony Trenga (E.D. Va.) in Fseisi v. O'Keefe Media Group: The Complaint alleges the following:… The post Secret Recording at Pretend Date by O'Keefe Media Wasn't Tortious, Court Holds appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 15

Lawsuit Against UW Social Work School Over Retaliation for Allegedly Anti-Trans Essay Can Go Forward

According to plaintiff, “[Prof.] Harner believed Plaintiff’s planned zine project [class assignment] was on ‘the issue of ‘trans’ people sexually assaulting others in prison,’ a topic Harner found ‘so many issues with.’”

Reason · May 12

No First Amendment Violation in Ohio Closing DEI-Related Offices and Committees

From Rice v. Schell, decided two weeks ago by Judge Matthew McFarland (S.D. Ohio), but just posted on Westlaw a… The post No First Amendment Violation in Ohio Closing DEI-Related Offices and Committees appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 12

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Court Dismisses Matt Taibbi's Defamation Lawsuit Over "Owned: How Tech Billionaires Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left"

From Taibbi v. Higgins, decided yesterday by Judge George Daniels (S.D.N.Y.): This action centers around Owned: How Tech Billionaires Bought… The post Court Dismisses Matt Taibbi's Defamation Lawsuit Over "Owned: How Tech Billionaires Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 6

Judge Finds Epstein-Related Plaintiff Lies, Spoliation, and Lawyer Misconduct in Rape Lawsuit Against Investor Leon Black

The judge sanctions the plaintiff and the lawyer, but allows the case to go forward.

Reason · Apr 25

No Libel in "Murder for Hire Conspiracy Case Results in Conviction" Headline,

even though (as the full article explained) the conviction was for attempt to commit stalking, not for conspiracy to commit murder.

Reason · Apr 23

Laura Loomer loses defamation case against Bill Maher over his joke that she had sex with Donald Trump

Judge throws out far-right activist’s $150M defamation claim after finding that ‘no reasonable person’ would take HBO comedian seriously

The Independent UK · Apr 22

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Laura Loomer Loses Defamation Suit Against Bill Maher Over "Who's Trump Fucking? … Might Be Laura Loomer" Lines

From today's decision by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. (M.D. Fla.) in Loomer v. Maher: Plaintiff Laura Loomer is a… The post Laura Loomer Loses Defamation Suit Against Bill Maher Over "Who's Trump Fucking? … Might Be Laura Loomer" Lines appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 22

Megan Thee Stallion's Request for Anti-"Cyberstalking" Injunction Against Online Defamer Denied as Prior Restraint

"Plaintiff is allegedly the target of hurtful, angry, offensive, humiliating, racial, and gender-based hate made in online posts by Defendant's followers. As tempting as it might be to force some civility into the matter by staunching Defendant's speech against Plaintiff through an injunction, doing so would ignore the protections of…

Reason · Apr 20

Court Ordered Critic of Ex-Mayoral Candidate to Stop "Publicly Writing, Printing, or Speaking [Ex-Candidate's] Name"

Fortunately, an appellate court just reversed the decision.

Reason · Apr 15

Should Court Order OpenAI to Cut off ChatGPT Access by Mentally Ill and Dangerous User?

In her temporary restraining order application in Doe v. OpenAI (see also the complaint), plaintiff asks, among other things, that… The post Should Court Order OpenAI to Cut off ChatGPT Access by Mentally Ill and Dangerous User? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 13

Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Allegedly Fueling User's Delusions, Leading Him to Harass Plaintiff (His Ex-Girlfriend)

The factual claims: From the Complaint in Doe v. OpenAI Found., filed Thursday in the California Superior Court (San Francisco):… The post Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Allegedly Fueling User's Delusions, Leading Him to Harass Plaintiff (His Ex-Girlfriend) appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 13

Follow-Up to "Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use" Post

"Market Erasure," "Three Plinths," "The March 2nd Transformation," "Karen" "branding," and "The Commercially Savvy Lawyer."

Reason · Apr 11

No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

From Judge Ronnie Abrams yesterday in Doe v. Legal Aid Society (S.D.N.Y.): [1.] [Pseudonymity is more justified if] the litigation… The post No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment and Retaliation appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 1

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Reason · Mar 31

"Rising Wave of Antisemitism" Doesn't Justify Letting Jewish Plaintiff Sue Pseudonymolusly

From Doe v. Life Time, Inc., decided today (correctly, I think) by Judge Dora Irizarry (E.D.N.Y.): The Complaint alleges that… The post "Rising Wave of Antisemitism" Doesn't Justify Letting Jewish Plaintiff Sue Pseudonymolusly appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 27

Khan v. Yale University #TheyLied Case Dismissed Because of Plaintiff's "Egregious" Litigation Misconduct

Not the misconduct itself, but noted in the court's opinion as one of the items plaintiff had sought to withhold from discovery: "During a separate text conversation on May 11, 2018, Plaintiff texted Mr. Roe: 'If I had 5 dollars for every gender, I would have 5 dollars coz women…

Reason · Mar 26

Kennedy Center Director & Ambassador Richard Grenell Loses Libel Lawsuit

He sued over a claim that he "associated with Nazis" and "tried to have Vice President Pence attend a white supremacist event while he was on an overseas trip."

Reason · Mar 20

Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations

From Judge John Tuchi's order last week in Doe v. City of Scottsdale (D. Ariz.): Plaintiff filed a motion for… The post Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Guardian - US · Mar 7

Water polo player at elite LA school sues after years of alleged harassment

Aidan Romain, 18, says he endured sexual, physical and racist abuse at famed California private school

Reason · Mar 2

Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use

An excerpt from Judge Andrew Carter's opinion Friday in Shaykhoun v. Daily Mail (S.D.N.Y.): Sonya Shaykhoun ("Plaintiff") is a licensed… The post Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 25

No First Amendment Right to Film Others' Party in Public Park, Even to Try to Document Alleged Ordinance Violations

From Monday's decision by Judge Edward Chen in Barroca v. Hayward Area Recreation & Parks Dist. (N.D. Cal.): Plaintiff also… The post No First Amendment Right to Film Others' Party in Public Park, Even to Try to Document Alleged Ordinance Violations appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 12

Libel Suit by "King of Vape" Against N.Y. Post, Over Allegations of Misconduct and Anti-Israel Actions, Thrown Out but May Be Refiled

A district court concluded plaintiff had adequately alleged (it's all just allegations at this point) that the article included false and defamatory statements, but hadn't adequately alleged the statements were knowingly or recklessly false, and hadn't adequately alleged damages.

Reason · Feb 12

Too Many Does

From Roe v. Gowl, decided yesterday by Judge Jesse Furman (S.D.N.Y.): The Court previously ordered Plaintiff, who is currently proceeding… The post Too Many Does appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 9

Allegedly Tortious Disclosure of Candidate's Sexual Assault Allegations in Judicial Campaign

"Defendant Cline also showed former Defendant Joshua Woolsey [whose wife was then running for judge against plaintiff] an unredacted copy of the [sexual assault police report filed by the plaintiff] ... after Joshua Woolsey made a public records request for all records pertaining to Plaintiff."

Reason · Feb 4

Alexis Wilkins' (FBI Director's Girlfriend's) Libel by Implication Suit Can Go Forward

From Wilkins v. Schaffer, decided yesterday by Judge Donald Middlebrooks (S.D. Fla.): Plaintiff Alexis Wilkins has lodged a single defamation… The post Alexis Wilkins' (FBI Director's Girlfriend's) Libel by Implication Suit Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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