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By IsraelNationalNews.com & Ha'aretz The owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times resigned Monday and put his paper up for sale after he speculated in print (utilizing his First Amendment Freedom of...

Four partners will form the nucleus of a new Schiff Hardin office in Ann Arbor, Mich. CHICAGO -- Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce the addition of a distinguished group of nationally...

A website operator was not immune under federal law when sued for defamatory comments about a professional cheerleader posted by third parties on his site, a U.S. District Court in Kentucky has ruled...

The Communications Decency Act presents a formidable obstacle for those attempting to sue website operators for objectionable posts by third parties. Yesterday, a federal judge in Kentucky showed the way for breaching the...

After a stint at the state attorney's office during law school, Jose Baez quickly realized being a prosecutor wasn't for him. He wanted to represent clients with a pulse: real people with real...

A New York City man probably didn't give much thought when he called two brothers "thieves" in an e-mail. But a state court has decided that such off-hand comments are actionable. The record...

Reputation.com Unveils its "Ten Commandments of Online Reputation Management" REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- As resolution season kicks off, Reputation.com, the leader in online reputation management, delivers its "Ten Commandments of Online Reputation Management."...

HEADNOTE David Fincher reteams with Jeff Cronenweth, ASC to remake the Swedish hit The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. David Fincher has tackled some twisted tales over the course of his career, notably...

"Your company has the right to an attorney of its choice." This is not something you would expect to hear from an insurance company when a business has been sued, but there are...

The International Musician encourages letters to Feedback from the membership regarding articles printed in the IM. All letters submitted must be typed, signed (with name, Local, and phone number), and should be no...

By Ha'aretz (Analysis) Some two months ago, the Prime Minister's Office received a request to arrange a conference call with some Jewish and Christian leaders. The proposal was to sponsor an event of...

A pathologist could not claim an absolute privilege from liability when sued for preparing an allegedly erroneous autopsy report that resulted in the plaintiff's criminal prosecution, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in...

AKRON, Ohio -- Roetzel is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys, named on Super Lawyers magazine's 2012 list of "Ohio Super Lawyers," have received special recognition as "Top" lawyers in Ohio....

LOS ANGELES -- BRAVADA International (www.OnlyLeggings.com) (Pink Sheets:BRAV) announced today that it is continuing its rapid growth with an expected 200% revenue growth quarter over quarter for Q4 2011. This marks another impressive...

A blogger isn't entitled the statutory and constitutional protections of a journalist when sued for defamation, a U.S. District Court in Oregon has ruled in entering a $2.5 million judgment. The plaintiff is...

VALENCIA, Calif. -- MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) announced today that it reached a final resolution of the arbitration proceedings initiated by John Arditi, MannKind's former Senior Director - GCP - Regulatory Affairs. During...

Bloggers may be making a big mistake if they assume they share the same free speech protections of members of the traditional press. A Montana blogger who styled herself an investigative journalist was...

The owner of multiple Long Island ice cream parlors has seen part of his lawsuit against a local television station melt away. A state Supreme Court justice recently reduced a seven-complaint lawsuit by...

Company Earns 100 Percent Rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2012 Corporate Equality Index for Eighth Consecutive Year CHICAGO -- Hyatt has been named one of the "Best Places to Work for...