Attorney Who Lost Employment Bias Case Sees Libel Case Against 2nd Circuit Judge Thrown Out Jun 17, 2008
For his part, Katzmann "acted with malice aforethought to put the Federal Court 'seal of approval' on the false statements One Beacon submitted knowing that in Publishing his 'conclusions' Katzmann encouraged the repetition of false libel per se statements, giving free reign to all the Libel Per Se Statements made by One Beacon employees.". McHenry's complaint extended to 22 pages, with more than a dozen other claims against Katzmann, all arising from his opinion. (Law.com)
Jenice Armstrong | Who wins in Imus flap? Aug 17, 2007
Her attorney, Richard Ancowitz, says, "This is about Kia Vaughn s good name. "She would do anything to return to her life as a student and respected basketball player - a more simple life before Imus opened his mouth," he said. Ironically, Vaughn s suit may hurt any chance of that happening any time soon. Before Imus firing, the Rutgers basketball team was almost uniformly praised for the grace and dignity that it displayed during its news conference last April denouncing the shock jock s... (Philadelphia Daily News)
Judge clears way for Houlihan's libel lawsuit to proceed Mar 3, 2007
Last modified Friday, March 2, 2007 11:52 PM PST. It has been said that if one hangs around long enough, every prediction one makes eventually will come true. (North County Times)
Fired marketer to sue toll agency Dec 24, 2006
The document filed by Pecora states that "such allegations are tantamount to Keen and or Snyder . . . accusing Ron Pecora and Pecora & Blexrud of theft, which is libel per se under Florida Law.". The document claims that publicity about Pecora's rocky relationship with the expressway authority has caused the "loss of lucrative clients" and anticipates the damage "to measure into the seven figures.". (Orlando Sentinel)
Brian Greenspun answers a critic and suggests the R-J should look at its own contributions Aug 28, 2006
He committed libel per se against me, which is legalese for "I could own your entire company if I chose to sue you," but nice guy that I am I just chalked it up to a Sherm peculiarity and figured I would get my turn sometime in the future. This is not that time, though. (Las Vegas Sun)
Founder of anti-incumbent group files libel lawsuit Feb 18, 2006
"The last time I looked, when you call somebody a criminal and it ain't true, that's libel per se," said Lawrence M. Otter, a Doylestown attorney representing Diamond. The site is registered to Bob Nye, a Republican staffer in the state House of Representatives. (Philly.com -- News)
