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#gerry-adams
UK news
fromIndependent
16 hours 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.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Jury urged to award Gerry Adams 'very substantial' damages of 200,000 over BBC Spotlight programme

UK news
fromIndependent
16 hours 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.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Jury urged to award Gerry Adams 'very substantial' damages of 200,000 over BBC Spotlight programme

#legal-battle
NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser for Defamation

Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman and her lawyers for defamation after her rape accusation was retracted.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds demand their texts with celebrities be hidden over fears Justin Baldoni will leak them to press: 'Chance of irreparable harm'

Lawyer argues for protecting celebrity texts amid court battle to prevent potential leaks to tabloids.
London music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Drake's lawyers say "millions of people" believe Kendrick Lamar's pedophile claim

Drake's legal team claims Kendrick Lamar's diss track falsely portrays him as a pedophile, leading to public belief in this allegation.
fromConsequence
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Taylor Swift subpoena dropped by Justin Baldoni after information was reportedly provided "voluntarily"

NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser for Defamation

Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman and her lawyers for defamation after her rape accusation was retracted.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds demand their texts with celebrities be hidden over fears Justin Baldoni will leak them to press: 'Chance of irreparable harm'

Lawyer argues for protecting celebrity texts amid court battle to prevent potential leaks to tabloids.
London music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Drake's lawyers say "millions of people" believe Kendrick Lamar's pedophile claim

Drake's legal team claims Kendrick Lamar's diss track falsely portrays him as a pedophile, leading to public belief in this allegation.
fromConsequence
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Taylor Swift subpoena dropped by Justin Baldoni after information was reportedly provided "voluntarily"

#lawsuit
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Accused Him of Rape

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against those behind a dropped rape allegation against him, claiming the allegations were false and extortionate.
US news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Newsmax will pay $40 million to settle Smartmatic voting machine allegations

Newsmax settles defamation claims with Smartmatic, agreeing to pay $40 million.
California
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

New defamation lawsuit filed against California sheriff over Trump assassination' comment

Vem Miller alleges defamation and civil rights violations after being arrested at a Trump rally, seeking $100 million in damages.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US Elections

Trump Celebrates Major WIN' in Lawsuit Against Pulitzer Prize Board as Florida Court Rejects Appeal Over Russia Coverage

fromEngadget
2 months ago
NYC startup

Jeff Strain is suing investor NetEase, claiming internal gossip caused his game company to shut down

NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Accused Him of Rape

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against those behind a dropped rape allegation against him, claiming the allegations were false and extortionate.
US news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Newsmax will pay $40 million to settle Smartmatic voting machine allegations

Newsmax settles defamation claims with Smartmatic, agreeing to pay $40 million.
California
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

New defamation lawsuit filed against California sheriff over Trump assassination' comment

Vem Miller alleges defamation and civil rights violations after being arrested at a Trump rally, seeking $100 million in damages.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Celebrates Major WIN' in Lawsuit Against Pulitzer Prize Board as Florida Court Rejects Appeal Over Russia Coverage

Trump celebrates court ruling as a victory in his lawsuit against Pulitzer Prize Board over 2018 awards to media outlets for Russia probe coverage.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Jeff Strain is suing investor NetEase, claiming internal gossip caused his game company to shut down

Jeff and Annie Strain are suing NetEase for defamation, claiming their actions led to the collapse of Prytania Media and its studios.
NYC startup
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Game publisher blames NetEase leaks for implosion in $900M lawsuit

Prytania Media is suing NetEase for defamation, claiming false statements led to the company's destruction and a demand for $900 million in damages.
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Smokey Robinson countersues sexual assault accusers for defamation, elder abuse

In the cross-complaint, Smokey Robinson alleges the plaintiffs fabricated claims to extort money from him, highlighting the contradiction between his generosity and their accusations.
Women
#ireland
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Law

Churches seek legal advice over live streams after pastors ordered to pay 14,400 in defamation case

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Law

Churches seek legal advice over live streams after pastors ordered to pay 14,400 in defamation case

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gina Rinehart criticises relentless attack' on Ben Roberts-Smith and media gloating'

Rinehart stated, 'The relentless attack on Ben Roberts-Smith hasn't made the country better... it's just weakened our Defence Force already struggling with inadequate numbers to defend us.'
UK news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

DEF CON defeats Chris Hadnagy's defamation lawsuit

In a significant legal ruling, a Seattle court dismissed a defamation case from Christopher Hadnagy against DEF CON and its organizer, concluding the matter with prejudice.
Online Community Development
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

"It was a very stressful situation to figure out what to do, particularly in the middle of one of my final terms of school."
Toronto startup
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Clare Daly says articles about her alleged links to Russian spy and Real IRA man were 'disgraceful attempt' to damage reputation ahead of European elections

Clare Daly is suing The Sunday Times for defamation regarding two articles questioning her reputation and political integrity.
#social-media
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing

Kim Kardashian faces a defamation lawsuit for mistakenly identifying an innocent man as a death row inmate, causing him emotional distress.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Law

Church pastors ordered to pay 14,400 to man whose daughter defamed him during live streamed baptism ceremony

Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing

Kim Kardashian faces a defamation lawsuit for mistakenly identifying an innocent man as a death row inmate, causing him emotional distress.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Law

Church pastors ordered to pay 14,400 to man whose daughter defamed him during live streamed baptism ceremony

#legal-dispute
#legal-action
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Ex-Biden nuclear official who restored Oppenheimer clearance alleges conspiracy to oust him over sex harassment allegations

"This is an action for defamation arising out of intentionally fabricated, false, and politically motivated statements made by Hewitt alleging that she was sexually harassed by Rose while employed at Brookings Institution."
US news
#legal-issues
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'King of All Pimps' - who recruited then-NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer hooker Ashley Dupre - claims his reputation was trashed by murder claim

Jason Itzler is now a foul-mouthed Internet streamer who goes by the online name 'MrBased,' known for 'IRL' videos of his everyday activities.
NYC politics
#drake
Music production
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Our five favorite dunks from Drake's label over his 'Not Like Us' lawsuit

UMG counters Drake's lawsuit by highlighting his previous comments on creative expression and the context of competitive rap.
Toronto Raptors
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Drake alleges Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him in amended suit against music company

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, alleging a pervasive defamation strategy by Universal Music Group.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

UMG Asks to Dismiss Drake's Federal Lawsuit, Blames Him for Losing Rap Battle to Kendrick Lamar

UMG seeks dismissal of Drake's defamation lawsuit, asserting his claims lack merit and stem from a lost rap battle.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Drake lost a rap battle': Universal files motion to dismiss rapper's misguided' lawsuit

UMG seeks to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit, alleging it stems from his inability to accept defeat in a rap battle.
LA Lakers
fromPage Six
1 month ago

Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims

Drake's lawsuit claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, adding to accusations against UMG for promoting the diss track containing serious allegations.
Music production
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Our five favorite dunks from Drake's label over his 'Not Like Us' lawsuit

UMG counters Drake's lawsuit by highlighting his previous comments on creative expression and the context of competitive rap.
Toronto Raptors
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Drake alleges Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him in amended suit against music company

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, alleging a pervasive defamation strategy by Universal Music Group.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

UMG Asks to Dismiss Drake's Federal Lawsuit, Blames Him for Losing Rap Battle to Kendrick Lamar

UMG seeks dismissal of Drake's defamation lawsuit, asserting his claims lack merit and stem from a lost rap battle.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Drake lost a rap battle': Universal files motion to dismiss rapper's misguided' lawsuit

UMG seeks to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit, alleging it stems from his inability to accept defeat in a rap battle.
LA Lakers
fromPage Six
1 month ago

Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims

Drake's lawsuit claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, adding to accusations against UMG for promoting the diss track containing serious allegations.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
1 month ago

US judge blocks Musk's X from using Ireland as venue in 'libel tourism' action

X is facing criticism for allowing ads to appear alongside pro-Nazi content, raising concerns about brand safety and content moderation.
The media watchdog Media Matters claimed X is waging a defamation campaign against them following allegations of inappropriate ad placements.
#sarah-palin
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Sarah Palin goes on Rangers date with hockey hunk Ron Duguay while in NY for New York Times libel trial

Sarah Palin is balancing her defamation retrial against the New York Times with personal time spent with her boyfriend, Ron Duguay.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Sarah Palin's Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins

Sarah Palin's retrial against The New York Times focuses on whether the editorial acted with actual malice in linking her language to a mass shooting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Sarah Palin Loses Appeal on Her Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Leaving Landmark 'Sullivan' Decision Unchallenged

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an editorial linking her PAC to inciting violence.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I Blew It': Ex-NY Times Editor Offers Tearful Apology to Sarah Palin at Libel Hearing

Former NY Times editor James Bennet apologized to Sarah Palin in court for erroneously linking her PAC to a 2011 mass shooting.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

The New York Times was not found liable for libel against Sarah Palin regarding a 2017 editorial.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Sarah Palin goes on Rangers date with hockey hunk Ron Duguay while in NY for New York Times libel trial

Sarah Palin is balancing her defamation retrial against the New York Times with personal time spent with her boyfriend, Ron Duguay.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Sarah Palin's Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins

Sarah Palin's retrial against The New York Times focuses on whether the editorial acted with actual malice in linking her language to a mass shooting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Sarah Palin Loses Appeal on Her Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Leaving Landmark 'Sullivan' Decision Unchallenged

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an editorial linking her PAC to inciting violence.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I Blew It': Ex-NY Times Editor Offers Tearful Apology to Sarah Palin at Libel Hearing

Former NY Times editor James Bennet apologized to Sarah Palin in court for erroneously linking her PAC to a 2011 mass shooting.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

The New York Times was not found liable for libel against Sarah Palin regarding a 2017 editorial.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I have $30 million in net worth, but is $10 million in general liability insurance enough for me?

Despite Alex Jones' claims about the Sandy Hook shooting being faked, he faces a $1.4 billion judgment, highlighting dangers of legal exploitation against wealthy individuals.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe to sue Nigel Farage for defamation

I believe it was published as part of a concerted smear campaign against me after I made comments about the party's leader Nigel Farage.
UK politics
#journalism
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Intersection Between Defamation and Wrongful Termination Claims - California Court of Appeal Provides Clarification

Post-termination defamation claims tied to the same conduct as wrongful termination cannot lead to recovery if the employee does not demonstrate damages beyond losing their job.
Law
#2020-election
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Wow!' See Fox News Host React as Trump Drops Stolen Election Claim in Middle of Interview

Trump continues to assert he won the 2020 election despite legal challenges and a substantial defamation settlement against Fox News.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Wow!' See Fox News Host React as Trump Drops Stolen Election Claim in Middle of Interview

Trump continues to assert he won the 2020 election despite legal challenges and a substantial defamation settlement against Fox News.
#first-amendment
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Former Donkey Kong Champion Billy Mitchell Wins Defamation Case Against YouTuber

Jobst's allegations not only accused Mitchell of cheating in his record runs but also claimed he drove another YouTube artist to suicide following legal tensions. This led to significant reputational damage for Mitchell.
Video games
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Libel, hidden payments, and alleged corruption: The saga of Everett's embattled mayor

They labeled me as a 'Kickback Carlo.' Accusations that I was settling all kinds of sexual harassment lawsuits, that I put a knife to a girl's throat and asked for sexual favors. It was awful. It was disgusting.
NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India: Comedian charged for skit criticizing politician DW 03/25/2025

"I don't fear this mob and I will not be hiding under my bed, waiting for this to die down," Kamra stated defiantly in a social media post, emphasizing his stance against the backlash.
UK politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

County manager files claim against Corpus, Aenlle and the county for $10.5 million

San Mateo County Manager Mike Callagy alleges that Sheriff Christina Corpus and her former chief of staff, Victor Aenlle, have made damaging statements about him that were not true, aimed at causing him severe emotional distress.
Mission District
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children

Mr Holmen says this particular hallucination is very damaging to him. "Some think that there is no smoke without fire - the fact that someone could read this output and believe it is true is what scares me the most," he said.
Artificial intelligence
#greenpeace
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Newsmax's $40M Secret Settlement With Smartmatic Revealed in New Filing

Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic for $40 million, impacting its financial outlook amid legal challenges.
#meta
Law
fromVulture
2 months ago

A Guide to Celebrity Defamation Cases

Celebrities are increasingly pursuing defamation lawsuits to protect their reputations, influenced by recent high-profile legal battles.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?

The Supreme Court's exclusive nature limits access for lawyers, making it hard to argue significant cases.
Intellectual property law
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Pictured: The young couple whose Louboutin shoes gift led to 150k court battle

High legal fees have emerged from a defamation case linked to a luxury gift gone wrong.
The couple's defamation case against Christian Louboutin stems from an incident involving a shoe return.
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