Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Publication Type
- File Type
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Law
Defamation Litigation Patterns Across The United States, England, And Australia, David Unwin
Defamation Litigation Patterns Across The United States, England, And Australia, David Unwin
David Unwin
A good reputation is perhaps an individual’s most valuable asset. Yet it is capable of being destroyed in an instant. Defamation law recognizes and protects this interest by imposing tort liability. However, the freedom of speech is another bedrock legal principle. Imposing strict liability on any false, defamatory remark would unduly chill free speech. Thus, each national legal system must balance these two broad principles and reach a legal outcome which effectively protects an individual’s reputation without unduly burdening the exercise of speech.
This paper will first examine three jurisdictions’ defamation law jurisprudence: the United States, England and Wales, and …
Considering The Libel Trial Of Émile Zola In Light Of Contemporary Defamation Doctrine, Peter A. Zablotsky
Considering The Libel Trial Of Émile Zola In Light Of Contemporary Defamation Doctrine, Peter A. Zablotsky
Peter Zablotsky
Touro Law School's three-day conference on the Dreyfus affair provided an opportunity to re-examine the libel trial Émile Zola. A modern view on tort law is provided to analyze this case as if it unfolded today.
Introduction: Persecution Through Prosecution: Revisiting Touro Law Center’S Conference In Paris On The Dreyfus Affair And The Leo Frank Trial, Rodger D. Citron
Introduction: Persecution Through Prosecution: Revisiting Touro Law Center’S Conference In Paris On The Dreyfus Affair And The Leo Frank Trial, Rodger D. Citron
Rodger Citron
This piece provides the introduction for the Dreyfus affair. It gives a brief overview of the actual Dreyfus affair and outlines the articles in this volume.
Introduction: Persecution Through Prosecution: Revisiting Touro Law Center’S Conference In Paris On The Dreyfus Affair And The Leo Frank Trial, Rodger D. Citron
Introduction: Persecution Through Prosecution: Revisiting Touro Law Center’S Conference In Paris On The Dreyfus Affair And The Leo Frank Trial, Rodger D. Citron
Touro Law Review
This piece provides the introduction for the Dreyfus affair. It gives a brief overview of the actual Dreyfus affair and outlines the articles in this volume.