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1991

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Libel Suits Against American Media In Foreign Courts, Kathleen A. O'Connell Jan 1991

Libel Suits Against American Media In Foreign Courts, Kathleen A. O'Connell

Penn State International Law Review

This Comment will first explore the gradual growth of American media into a leading position in foreign markets. English libel law and a current English action, Papandreou v. Time will then be discussed. Next, Canadian libel law and a recent Canadian action, Pindling v. National Broadcasting Company (NBC), will be examined. American libel law will be then described together with two recent suits filed in the United States, Sharon v. Time and Desai v. Hersh. An analysis of how, in each instance, the choice of forum was supported by the plaintiff's goals in filing the suit will lead to …