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Defamation

Licensing Translation Rights: Part I--Pre-Deal Tactics
Lloyd L. Rich of The Law Office of Lloyd L. Rich

This article reviews licensing translation rights specifically relating to pre-deal tactics.
Texas Court Upholds Sanctions Against Public Official Libel Plaintiff Who Sued a Law Firm for its Prepublication Review
Robert P. Latham of Jackson Walker L.L.P.

A Texas appellate court has issued a strong opinion in favor of a law firm that had been sued by a public official libel plaintiff for the firm's actions in representing a television station prior to the broadcast of news stories regarding the public official. Randolph v. Jackson Walker L.L.P. The court reinforced an absolute privilege for statements made by an attorney in contemplation of judicial proceedings and for an attorney's actions in conducting prepublication review of a news story.
Smile, You're On Television
Robert S. Daggett of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP

Here is a discussion of the evolution and current state of lawyers using the media.
Libelous Newspaper Article Results In An $800,000 Jury Verdict
Kelly, Kelly & Allman

Plaintiff, a seventeen year old Gallatin High School Senior, walked into school one morning to a host of student .
Attacking Ad Censorship
Eric J. Swetsky of Eric J. Swetsky, Barrister & Solicitor

The Globe's decision to carry a Scientology ad supplement is good news for all advertisers.