Author: Clifton O. Lawhorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This first comprehensive study of the changes which have occurred in the law of libel over the years fills a long-felt need by journalists and others in the field of communication for a book dealing specifically with press law and public officials. However, though written primarily for the working press and students of journalism, the work will be of interest to general readers concerned with public affairs, and, through its compilation of widely-scattered information, will be useful as a reference tool for lawyers. The story of libel law, from colonial times to the present, is basically the story of courtroom battles between public officials claiming the right to a good name and private citizens claiming the right to know about and discuss public officials. As Mr. Hart points out, history shows that in the United States the law for libeling public officials has been consistently narrowed as the public's right to know about their government and discuss their leaders has broadened. Mr. Lawhorne thus traces the evolution of libel law in this country, explains the reasons for the recent liberalization of the law, and suggests some of the present dangers, in his opinion, stemming from the abuse of the law. Among the precedent-setting cases cited by Mr. Lawhorne are Garrison v. Louisiana, Dodd v. Pearson, and Goldwater v. Ginzberg. Among hisconclusions is a warning to those who disseminate information to confine their comments to the truth by virtue of strict ethical standards, lest the reaction to present liberal libel law lead to highly restrictive law of the future.
Defamation and Public Officials
Author: Clifton O. Lawhorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This first comprehensive study of the changes which have occurred in the law of libel over the years fills a long-felt need by journalists and others in the field of communication for a book dealing specifically with press law and public officials. However, though written primarily for the working press and students of journalism, the work will be of interest to general readers concerned with public affairs, and, through its compilation of widely-scattered information, will be useful as a reference tool for lawyers. The story of libel law, from colonial times to the present, is basically the story of courtroom battles between public officials claiming the right to a good name and private citizens claiming the right to know about and discuss public officials. As Mr. Hart points out, history shows that in the United States the law for libeling public officials has been consistently narrowed as the public's right to know about their government and discuss their leaders has broadened. Mr. Lawhorne thus traces the evolution of libel law in this country, explains the reasons for the recent liberalization of the law, and suggests some of the present dangers, in his opinion, stemming from the abuse of the law. Among the precedent-setting cases cited by Mr. Lawhorne are Garrison v. Louisiana, Dodd v. Pearson, and Goldwater v. Ginzberg. Among hisconclusions is a warning to those who disseminate information to confine their comments to the truth by virtue of strict ethical standards, lest the reaction to present liberal libel law lead to highly restrictive law of the future.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This first comprehensive study of the changes which have occurred in the law of libel over the years fills a long-felt need by journalists and others in the field of communication for a book dealing specifically with press law and public officials. However, though written primarily for the working press and students of journalism, the work will be of interest to general readers concerned with public affairs, and, through its compilation of widely-scattered information, will be useful as a reference tool for lawyers. The story of libel law, from colonial times to the present, is basically the story of courtroom battles between public officials claiming the right to a good name and private citizens claiming the right to know about and discuss public officials. As Mr. Hart points out, history shows that in the United States the law for libeling public officials has been consistently narrowed as the public's right to know about their government and discuss their leaders has broadened. Mr. Lawhorne thus traces the evolution of libel law in this country, explains the reasons for the recent liberalization of the law, and suggests some of the present dangers, in his opinion, stemming from the abuse of the law. Among the precedent-setting cases cited by Mr. Lawhorne are Garrison v. Louisiana, Dodd v. Pearson, and Goldwater v. Ginzberg. Among hisconclusions is a warning to those who disseminate information to confine their comments to the truth by virtue of strict ethical standards, lest the reaction to present liberal libel law lead to highly restrictive law of the future.
Defamation of Public Officials and Candidates for Public Office
Author: John H. Killian
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libel and slander
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libel and slander
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Defamation of Public Officials and Public Figures
Author: Vicki Mullen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780731059232
Category : Freedom of speech
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780731059232
Category : Freedom of speech
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Author: Texas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Defamatory Speech Against Public Officials
Author: Alena Karaliova
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A tension has always existed between defamation laws and freedom of speech. Such laws are designed to protect the right to reputation, even if this requires some interference with the right to freedom of expression. Every state solves this tension in its own way, by affording a greater degree of protection to one or the other right. An especially sharp conflict between the two rights arises in cases of defamatory statements directed against public officials, since restrictions on this kind of speech may seriously curtail free discussion on matters of public concern. The aim of this work is to identify, evaluate, and compare the standards of protection for defamatory speech against public officials established in the law and practice of the USA, the European Convention on Human Rights, and Belarus, focusing specifically on existing defenses and criminal sanctions for defamation. By using this comparative method combined with the Belarusian case study and normative research, it will be shown that the standards which have emerged under American and the ECHR case-law sufficiently protect free speech, though have some shortcomings, while the Belarusian system is obviously overprotective for the right to reputation of public officials.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A tension has always existed between defamation laws and freedom of speech. Such laws are designed to protect the right to reputation, even if this requires some interference with the right to freedom of expression. Every state solves this tension in its own way, by affording a greater degree of protection to one or the other right. An especially sharp conflict between the two rights arises in cases of defamatory statements directed against public officials, since restrictions on this kind of speech may seriously curtail free discussion on matters of public concern. The aim of this work is to identify, evaluate, and compare the standards of protection for defamatory speech against public officials established in the law and practice of the USA, the European Convention on Human Rights, and Belarus, focusing specifically on existing defenses and criminal sanctions for defamation. By using this comparative method combined with the Belarusian case study and normative research, it will be shown that the standards which have emerged under American and the ECHR case-law sufficiently protect free speech, though have some shortcomings, while the Belarusian system is obviously overprotective for the right to reputation of public officials.
Stevens V. Tillman
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
A Crisis of Democratic Accountability
Author: Randall Stephenson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 150992082X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This book undertakes a comparative study of the public interest and political speech defences in defamation law, particularly from the perspective of the misuse of democratic free expression justifications. Specifically, it argues that the law and legal approaches taken by leading courts and legislatures in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States – five common law comparators – are undertheorised, lack adequate criteria for determining the correct form of the defence, and would benefit from a more precise understanding of 'democracy', 'accountability', and 'representation'. The book will be of great interest to scholars of free speech, defamation and public law.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 150992082X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This book undertakes a comparative study of the public interest and political speech defences in defamation law, particularly from the perspective of the misuse of democratic free expression justifications. Specifically, it argues that the law and legal approaches taken by leading courts and legislatures in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States – five common law comparators – are undertheorised, lack adequate criteria for determining the correct form of the defence, and would benefit from a more precise understanding of 'democracy', 'accountability', and 'representation'. The book will be of great interest to scholars of free speech, defamation and public law.
Symposium
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libel and slander
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libel and slander
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
The Law of Libel & Slander
Author: Margaret C. Jasper
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The law of written and oral defamation is concerned with the protection of the reputation of individuals. This almanac covers the history and development of our present-day defamation law, the elements of the cause of action, defenses, and the applicable damages. A glossary and appendix are included. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The law of written and oral defamation is concerned with the protection of the reputation of individuals. This almanac covers the history and development of our present-day defamation law, the elements of the cause of action, defenses, and the applicable damages. A glossary and appendix are included. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.
Make No Law
Author: Anthony Lewis
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0679739394
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A crucial and compelling account of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, the landmark Supreme Court case that redefined libel, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning legal journalist Anthony Lewis. The First Amendment puts it this way: "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press." Yet, in 1960, a city official in Montgomery, Alabama, sued The New York Times for libel—and was awarded $500,000 by a local jury—because the paper had published an ad critical of Montgomery's brutal response to civil rights protests. The centuries of legal precedent behind the Sullivan case and the U.S. Supreme Court's historic reversal of the original verdict are expertly chronicled in this gripping and wonderfully readable book by the Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize–winning legal journalist Anthony Lewis. It is our best account yet of a case that redefined what newspapers—and ordinary citizens—can print or say.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0679739394
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A crucial and compelling account of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, the landmark Supreme Court case that redefined libel, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning legal journalist Anthony Lewis. The First Amendment puts it this way: "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press." Yet, in 1960, a city official in Montgomery, Alabama, sued The New York Times for libel—and was awarded $500,000 by a local jury—because the paper had published an ad critical of Montgomery's brutal response to civil rights protests. The centuries of legal precedent behind the Sullivan case and the U.S. Supreme Court's historic reversal of the original verdict are expertly chronicled in this gripping and wonderfully readable book by the Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize–winning legal journalist Anthony Lewis. It is our best account yet of a case that redefined what newspapers—and ordinary citizens—can print or say.