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The House of Representatives has passed a good bill that would prevent American courts from enforcing libel judgments obtained in foreign countries if those countries provide less free speech protection than the United States does.
Posted September 30, 2008 | In Intellectual Property Law, Defamation, Publishing | Permalink
The New York State Court of Appeals dismissed a libel case against an independent newspaper — in which the plaintiff had already been awarded a substantial damages verdict at trial — because the statements made were merely opinion.
Posted August 10, 2008 | In Intellectual Property Law, Defamation | Permalink
Ballantine has called off publication of author Sherry Jones’s racy historical novel about Aisha, the young wife of the prophet Muhammad. Random House was set to publish the novel, “The Jewel of Medina,” on Aug. 12, 2008.
Posted August 07, 2008 | In Intellectual Property Law, Publishing | Permalink
In a victory for journalist Leonard Levitt, the NYPD settled its case with him and has agreed to turn over all the documents Levitt requested in his 2007 Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. Levitt made the request to learn who has received press passes from the NYPD. Moreover, as part of the settlement the NYPD agreed to reimburse Levitt’s attorneys $6,655.00 for bringing the court case.
Posted June 21, 2008 | In Intellectual Property Law, Freedom of Information Law | Permalink
On May 1, 2008, New York State passed a law giving its state and federal courts power to protect authors and publishers from unfair foreign libel judgments issued in countries whose laws are inconsistent with U.S. law.
Posted May 04, 2008 | In Intellectual Property Law, Defamation | Permalink
Len Levitt has covered the NYPD for decades – for 10 years at Newsday, where he wrote a column called “One Police Plaza Confidential” that often highlighted police corruption, brutality or inefficiency. He has written half a dozen books, most recently an in-depth analysis of the Martha Moxley murder. He currently reports and writes about the police for his web site, www.NYPDConfidential.com.
It’s clear he’s a well-qualified journalist. But the NYPD doesn’t seem to think so. He was denied a renewal of his press pass in 2007.
Posted April 24, 2008 | In Freedom of Information Law | Permalink
All author collaborators should have a written collaboration agreement. A good agreement can provide guidance, prevent disputes and resolve problems when they arise.
Posted November 08, 2007 | In Intellectual Property Law, Publishing | Permalink
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