AdvanFort v. International Registires

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AdvanFort v. International Registries (5/12/15) STATUS: Court grants motion to dismiss relating to section 230 defense. E.D.Va.: Online ...

Mezzacappa v. O'Hare

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Mezzacappa v. O'Hare (March 31, 2015) STATUS: Court finds blogger not liable. Pa.Ct.Comm. Pleas.: Blogger Isn't Liable for Anon...

Yelp v. Hadeed Carpet Cleaning

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Yelp v. Hadeed Carpet Cleaning (4/16/15) STATUS: Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of Yelp. Virginia Supreme Court Won't Force Y...

Welch v. University of San Diego

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Welch v. University of San Diego  (4/2/15) STATUS: Court rules in favor of anti-SLAPP lawsuit. Cal.App.: Law Professor Blogger Wins Anti...

Sletten v. Continental Casualty

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Sletten v. Continental Casualty (March 19, 2015) STATUS: 8th Circuit finds in favor of insurer. 8th.Cir.: Insurer Doesn't Have to ...

Brannies v. Internet ROI

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Brannies v. Internet ROI STATUS:  Federal Court finds website free of wrong doing. S.D. Ga.: Libel Claim Tossed Courthouse News A Mass...

Burdick v. Superior Court

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Burdick v. Superior Court (1/14/15) STATUS:California Court of Appeals holds that there is no personal jurisdiction for case to move forwa...

Enjaian v. ALM Media

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Enjaian v. ALM Media (12/23/14) STATUS:Court grants defendant's motion to strike. N.D.Cal.: Tweeted Article About Lawyer Facing Stal...

Brown v. Times-Picayune

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Brown v. Times-Picayune (11/3/14) STATUS: Appellate court reverses lower court decision. La.App.: Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of La...

Huon v. Breaking Media

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Huon v. Breaking Media (12/4/14) STATUS: District Court will allow defamation claim. N.D. Ill.:  Legal Blog Faces Defamation Liability F...

Roca Lab v Does

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Roca Labs v Does (11/14/14) STATUS: Suit filed in Circuit Court. Fla.Cir.: Roca Labs Sues Anonymous Commenters In Convoluted Plot To Ge...

Ringgold v. Radar Online

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Ringgold v. Radar Online (11/6/14) STATUS: Complaint filed in Eastern District court. E.D.N.Y.: Radar Sullied Name of Tom Cruise Bodygua...

Concerned Citizens for Judicial Fairness v. Yacucci

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Concerned Citizens for Judicial Fairness v. Yacucci (September 3, 2014) STATUS: Florida appeals court reverses lower court ruling. Fla.A...

Kinney v. Barnes

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Kinney v. Barnes (August 29, 2014) STATUS: Texas court sets precedent by ruling that court can't stop republishing of defamatory cont...

Cornett v. Gawker Media

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Cornett v. Gawker Media (August 28, 2014) STATUS: Federal judge refused order of early settlement. D. Nev.: Surfer Loses Bid to Settle ...

In re John Doe a.k.a "Trooper"

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In re John Doe a.k.a "Trooper" (August 29, 2014) STATUS: Texas court will not out identity of anonymous blogger. Texas Supreme...

Mayfield v. Fullhart

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Mayfield v. Fullhart (August 21, 2014) STATUS: Texas appellate court rules that single publication rule applies to the Internet. Tex.App...

Westlake Legal Group v. Schumacher

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Westlake Legal Group v. Schumacher  (8/19/14) STATUS: Court dismissed case over improper service. E.D. Va.: Court Sets Aside Default Lib...

Larue/Tucker v. Brown

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Larue/Tucker v. Brown STATUS: Appellate Court rules that republication of defamatory content restarts clock for filing a lawsuit. Ariz. ...

Grissom & Thompson v. Browning

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Grissom & Thompson b. Browning (6/24/2014) STATUS: Defamation claim filed. Tex. Dist.: Law Firm Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Ex-Cl...

John Doe No.1 v. Burke

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John Doe No.1 v. Burke (May 29, 2014) STATUS: Appeals Court upheld Anti-SLAAP motion. In its first decision to interpret the District o...

Palmer v. KlearGear.com

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Palmer v. KlearGear.com (May 5, 2014) D.Utah.: Judge: KlearGear Can't Collect $3,500.00 From Couple That Left Negative Online Review ...

Kimzey v. Yelp

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Kimzey v. Yelp (May 7, 2014) STATUS: Court grants defendant's motion to dismiss. W.D. Wash.: Yelp Wins Another Section 230 Case Tec...

Vazquez v. Buhl

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Conn. App.: No liability for linking to — and praising — allegedly defamatory article Washington Post (Volokh Conspiracy) The Connecticut ...

Seldon v. Magedson

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Seldon v. Magedson (April 25, 2014) D. Ariz. Ripoff Report's Latest Section 230 Win Technology & Marketing Law Blog (Eric Goldman...

Thieriot v. Thewrap.com

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STATUS: Appellate court reverses lower court ruling. Do Online Media Get Treated Like Traditional Media  Under Libel Retraction Statutes? ...

Dancing Deer v. Liles

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Dancing Deer Mountain v. Liles (March 12, 2014) STATUS: Appeals court ruled that claim will be heard. Or.App.:  Trashing Reception Hall ...

NCDR v. Mauze & Bagby

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NCDR V. Mauze & Bagby ( March 11, 2014) 5th.Cir.: Texas Law Firm to Face Defamation Claims Courthouse News A Texas law firm will fac...

Neuman v. Liles

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Neuman v. Liles  (March 12, 2014) STATUS: Court reverses trial court's ruling, allowing defamation claim to be heard. Ore. App.: Onl...

Intihar v. Citizens Information Associates

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Intihar v. Citizens Information Associates (3/4/14) STATUS: Court rules that website must be given notice. M.D. Fl.: Court Rules Mugshot...

Choyce v. SF Bay Area Independent Media Center

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UPDATE (11/10/14) :  Court finds in favor of the website. N.D.Cal.: Websites Win $87,000 From Attorney Courthouse News Dionne Choyce sue...

Murray v. Huffington Post

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Murray v. Huffington Post (October 25, 2013) Coal Baron and Major Ken Cuccinelli Campaign Donor Sues Blogger for Defamation, Invasion of ...

TRG Motor Sports v. The Media Barons

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TRG Motor Sports v. The Media Barons (9/30/13) Cal.App.: The Unbelievable Parody Site that Sparked a Race Team's Losing Lawsuit Jalop...

Gillon Music'N Celebrations v Ting

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Gillon Music'N Celebrations v Ting (9/24/13) STATUS: Federal judge rules lawsuit cannot be brought. D.N.J.: Promoter Can't Sue C...

Sanders v. Walsh

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Sanders v. Walsh  (9/16/13) STATUS: Appellate panel rules against online posters. Cal.App.: Courts Crack Down on Web Posters Playing ...

Bernath v. Tabitha

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Bernath v. Tabitha (August 26, 2013) STATUS: Yelp gets anti-SLAPP victory. Ore.Cir.: Yelp Gets Another Victory in Anti-SLAPP Lawsuit T...

Budget Van Lines v. Better Business Bureau

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Budget Van Lines v. Better Business Bureau (8/20/2013) STATUS: Court is allowing lawsuit over comments made on online review site. Cal. ...

Bently Reserve v. Papaliolios

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Bently Reserve v. Papaliolios (July 30, 2012) STATUS: The appellate court that there was enough evidence to warrant the case to be heard. ...

Commonwealth v. Cox

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Commonwealth v. Cox. (August 2, 2013) Pa. Super: Facebook Posting that Someone Has Herpes is Criminal Harassment Technology & Marketi...

Small Justice v. Xcentric Ventures

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Small Justice v. Xcentric Ventures (July 16, 2013) D. Mass.: Attorney Uses Copyright to Attack Unflattering Web National Law Journal Fed...

Braverman v. Yelp

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Braverman v. Yelp (June 28, 2013) STATUS: Court applied Section 230 to preempt lawsuit. N.Y. Sup.Ct.: Dentist's Defamation Lawsuit A...

Burril v. Nair

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Burill v. Nair (6/3/13) STATUS: Lawsuit cannot be blocked says court. Cal.App.: Counselor May Sue for Defamatory Remarks Courthouse New...

Stepanov v. Journalism Development Network

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Stepanov v. Journalism Development Network  (June 12, 2013) Md. Cir.: Court Dismisses Libel Claim Over Money Laundering Articles The co...

Green Tech v. Watchdog.org

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Green Tech v. Watchdog.org (April 8, 2013) STATUS: Suit filed in Mississippi district court. Green Tech sues Online Watchdog for Libel ...

DueAll Construction v. Smith et al.

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DueAll Construction v. Smith, et. al (May 16, 2013) STATUS: Complaint filed in Florida Circuit Court. Fla.Cir.: Brandenton Residents Sue...

Schon v. Kozan

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Schon v. Kozan  (March 18, 2013) STATUS: Complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Minn.Dist.Ct. Defamation Doesn't Mean Name Ca...

Rakofsky v. Washington Post

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Rakofsky v. Washington Post (April 29, 2013) STATUS: Opinion delivered on April 29, 2013. N.Y. Sup.: Judge Not Impressed by Rakofsky v....

Arrington v. Allen

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Arrington v. Allen (May 5, 2013) STATUS: Lawsuit brought on May 5, 2013. W.D.Wash.: Michael Arrington Files Suit Against Jen Allen, All...

Duc Tan v. Le

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Duc Tan v. Le (May 9, 2013) STATUS: Washington Supreme Court reversed Court of Appeals ruling. Wash. Supreme Court Reinstates $310K Jur...

Med Express v. Nicholls

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Med Express v. Nicholls (March 25, 2013) STATUS: Judge set date for an oral hearing on a preliminary injunction. Med Express Sues Margi...

Fiddler's Creek Foundation v. Schutt

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Fiddler's Creek Foundation v. Schutt (January 25, 2013) STATUS: Suit brought in Florida Circuit  Court on January 25, 2013. Fiddler...

Lee v. Makhenivich

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STATUS: Order given March 27, 2013.   S.D.N.Y.: You Shouldn't Need a Copyright Lawyer to Pick a Dentist Technology & Marketin...

Johnson v. City of Raleigh

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Johnson v. City of Raleigh (3/29/13) STATUS: Defamation claim dismissed on 3/29/13 D.N.C.: Court Applies Single Publication Rule to Dism...

McGibney v. Moore

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McGibney v. Moore (October 24, 2012) STATUS:  Judgement entered against defendant on March 8, 2013. Nev. Dist.: Revenge Porn Site Founde...

Brompton Buildings v. Yelp

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Brompton Buildings v. Yelp (January 31, 2013) Ill.App.: Building Owner Can't Discover the Identity of Tenant Who Writes Bashing Yelp R...

Hingston v. Google

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Hingston v. Google (12/21/12) STATUS: Complaint filed in California District Court on 12/21/12. C.D.Cal.: Filing Lawsuits in the United ...

Toups et al v. GoDaddy.com et al

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Toups et al v. GoDaddy.com (1/18/13) New Lawsuit Against "Revenge Porn" Site Also Targets GoDaddy Ars Technica So-called invol...

Bierman & Weier v. Weier & Author Solutions

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Bierman & Weier v. Weier & Author Solutions (court filed date) Iowa Supreme Court: Internet Publishes Protected from Libel Suits ...

Gordon v. Mediabistro.com

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UPDATE:  Complaint answered on March 6, 2013. D.C. Sup.: Were Fishbowl's Wendy Wednesday Posts Just a Joke? Washington Post http://w...

Chevaldina v. R.K./ FI Management, Inc.

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Chevaldina v. R.K./FI Management, Inc., No.3612-3189  (12/14/12) STATUS: Blogger appealing preliminary injunction. Fla.App.: Blogger Ap...

Noriega v. Huffington Post

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Noriega v. Huffington Post, No. 1:12-cv-2006 ( 12/14/12) STATUS: Complaint filed on 12/14/12. D.D.C.: Huffington Post Facing $3Million L...

LeBlanc v. Skinner

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LeBlanc v. Skinner No. 8310/08 (12/12/2012) STATUS: Appellate Court rules in favor of defendant. N.Y.App.: Calling Someone a Terrorist O...

Martin v. Daily News

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Martin v. Daily News, No. 100050/08 (Dec.3, 2012) STATUS: Court grants Defendant's motion for summary judgment. N.Y.Sup.: Court Gran...

Dietz Development v. Perez

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UPDATE STATUS: Virginia Supreme Court overturns preliminary injunction. Va: Injunction Over Negative Yelp Review Overturned by Virginia...

Shepard v. The Huffington Post

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UPDATE :  A federal appeals court holds that there was no libel. 8th.Cir.: HuffPo Smearing of Candidate Not Libel, Says Court Lawyers.com...

Spooner v. The Associated Press

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Spooner v. The Associated Press STATUS: Lawsuit settled in December 2012. NBA Ref & AP Settle Suit Over Reporter's Tweet Minneap...

Gilman v. Spitzer

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Gilman v. Spitzer (10/1/12) STATUS: Lawsuit dismissed on 10/5/12. S.D.N.Y.:  Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Ex-Gov Spitzer Ne...

ZAGG v. Catanach

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Zagg v. Catanach ( 9/27/12) E.D.Pa.:  Business School Professors May Be Liable for Defamatory Blog Posts Technology & Marketing Law B...

Pippen v. Mont Software

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Pippen v. Mint Software (9/26/12) STATUS: Lawsuit dismissed. N.D.Ill.:  Pippen Lawsuit, Shot Down by Judge TMZ Pippen sued a ton of me...

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Kahl v. Warner Brothers Entertainment (9/14/2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on 9/14/2012 for claims including libel and intentional inflicti...

Dillard v. Raycom

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Dillard v. Raycom Media (8/24/2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on 8/24/2012 in Lauderdale County Court. Fla. Cir.: Complaint: Dillard v. ...

Seaton v. Tripadvisor

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UPDATE 8/28/13 STATUS:  Federal appeals court says owner cannot sure website over list. 6th.Cir.: Owner of America's Dirtiest Hotel ...

Redmond v. Gawker Media

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Redmond v. Gawker Media (8/10/2012) STATUS: Court dismisses suit on anti-SLAPP grounds. Cal. App.: Using Links As Citations Helps Gizm...

Ahmed v. Ethiopian Review Inc

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Ahmed v. Ethiopian Review Inc. (8/6/2012) STATUS : N.D.GA.: Businessman Claims Web Zine Defamed Him Courthouse News A businessman cl...

In re Philadelphia Newspapers

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In re Philadelphia Newspapers (May 23, 2012) STATUS: Court files Opinion on July 26, 2012 finding article is not a republication. 3d. Ci...

Hadley v. GateHouse Media

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Hadley v. GateHouse Media (7/10/12) STATUS: Defendant's motion to dismiss granted on 7/10/2012. N.D.Ill.: Yet Another Case Says Sec...

Lesher v. Doescher

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Lesher v Doescher (April 16, 2012) STATUS: District Court judge grants Defendant's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. ...

Ziyi v. China Free Press

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UPDATE:  California Federal Court hearing the defamation lawsuit on January 25, 2013. C.D.Cal.: Crouching Tiger Actress Demands Journalist...

Carreon v. The Oatmeal

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Carreon v. The Oatmeal  (June 15, 2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on June 15, 2012. N.D.Cal.: FunnyJunk Lawyer Suing the Oatmeal cartooni...

King v. Phoenix New Times LLC

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King v. Phoenix New Times LLC  (May 25, 2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on May 25, 2012. Arizona Super: Cops Claims New Times Defamed Him...

Vo. v. Opinion Corp

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Vo. v. Opinion Corp (May 22, 2012) STATUS: Decision given by New York Superior Court on May 22, 2012. N.Y.Sup.Ct.: Pissed Consumer Deni...

Central Basin Municipal Dist. v. Does 1-10

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Central Basin Municipal Dist. v. Does 1-10 (May 10, 2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on May 10, 2012. Cal.Super.: Water Agency Draws Fire ...

Summit Bank v. Rogers

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Summit Bank v. Rogers STATUS : Lawsuit dismissed in May 2012. Cal. App.: Court Rejects 1917 Law on Defaming Banks San Francisco Chroni...

Parks v. Vibe Holdings

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Parks v. Vibe Holdings  (5/22/2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on May 22, 2012. N.D.Ga: Attorney-TV Star Sues Vibe.com Courthouse News ...

Lesher v. Does

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Lesher v. Does ( 2/3/2009) STATUS: Texas court awards $13.78 million judgment on April 24, 2012. How Should We Measure Damages Over Defa...

W.J.A. v. D.A.

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W.J.A. v. D.A. (Nov. 7, 2011) STATUS: Court reverses trial court dismissal on May 16, 2012. N.J.: Supreme Court Considers Presumed Dama...

EDrop-Off Chicago v. Burke

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UPDATE (6/4/12) STATUS: The Electronic Frontier Foundation files for case to stay in California on June 1, 2012. C.D.Cal.: Group Wants B...

Price v. Gannett

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Price v. Gannett (May 1, 2012) STATUS: Court rules that Topix is protected by Section 230 on May 1, 2012. S.D.W.Va.: Topix Protected by...

Richey v. Walker

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Richey v. Walter (May 3, 2012) STATUS: Complaint filed on May 3, 2012. GA. Super.:  Party Official Says Blogs Labeled Him Jail Bird Co...

UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Escape Media Group, Inc.

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UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Escape Media Group, Inc. (March 20, 2012) STATUS: Petition to Enforce Subpoena filed on March 20, 2012. Cal. Su...

Ouelette v. Viacom

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STATUS: On April 25, 2012, the Judge rejected Plaintiff's 17 USC 512 (f) claim. D. Mont.: 512(f) Plaintiff Can't Get Discovery To ...

In Re BitTorrent Aduly Copyright Infringement Cases

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STATUS: On May 2, 2012, a NY Federal judge ruled against plaintiffs in several porn copyright cases. E.D.N.Y.: Federal Judge Decries Blizz...

Lewis v. Rapp

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UPDATE: N.C. Dist.: Court Awards Judge $105k in Libel Case Associated Press Rapp wrote in a blog posting that Lewis' endorsement vio...

American Heritage Capital v. Gonzalez

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STATUS: On April 14, 2012 the Court granted a fee-short award to Gonzalez including attorney fees, sanctions and additional financial conce...

Brown v. Doe

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STATUS: Motion to Quash filed on April 6, 2012. Nev. Dist.: Lawsuit Filed Against Anonymous Commenter Las Vegas Review-Journal A reader...

3M Company v. David, et al

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UPDATE:   Media organizations submit brief stating that D.C. anti-SLAPP should apply. D.C.Cir.:  Media Amicus Brief Argues that D.C. Anti-...

Davis v. Avvo

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STATUS: Lawsuit dismissed on March 28, 2012. W.D.Wash.: Lawsuit Against Avvo for Lawyer's Profile Dismissed as SLAPP Technology &...

Shrader v. Biddinger

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Shrader v. Biddinger (Filed August 6, 2010) STATUS : Decision on February 12, 2012 dismissing parts of Shrader's case, along with gran...

Pitale v. Holestine

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STATUS:  Decision issued on all counts on February 27, 2012. N.D. Ill.: For-profit college, former employee square off in Wikipedia defama...

Ratingz, Inc v. Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A.

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 STATUS:  The EFF filed suit seeking declaratory relief on February 22, 2012. EFF Files Suit to Block Threats Aimes at Lawyers Rating Site...