Editor's note: This is an opinion article from William H. Freivogel, publisher of the Gateway Journalism Review. Whether viewed from a legal, moral or ethical vantage point, the lifetime ban that NBA commissioner Adam Silver imposed on racist Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was just and correct. After Silver announced the punishment, the Twittersphere exploded … [Read more...] about First Amendment is no refuge for Clippers owner’s remarks
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Embattled L.A. Clippers owner has a right to privacy, too
Editor's note: This is an opinion article from William A. Babcock, editor of Gateway Journalism Review. For anyone spending the past few days in a cave, the person in the eye of the latest media storm is Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. Sterling ignited the race card, and the media suddenly have diverted their eyes from the Ukraine, a missing … [Read more...] about Embattled L.A. Clippers owner has a right to privacy, too
Iowa’s media/non-media distinction in libel law could be trouble for bloggers
Editor's note: This is a preview of an article that appears in the spring 2013 print issue of Gateway Journalism Review. In mid-January, the Iowa Supreme Court decided to maintain the distinction in Iowa state law between “media” and “non-media” defendants in defamation cases, with the latter easier to sue for some types of libel. In Bierman v. Weier, the court said … [Read more...] about Iowa’s media/non-media distinction in libel law could be trouble for bloggers
CBS' ongoing coverage of Columbia Tribune sports editor murder
Editor's note: This is a preview of a story that will appear in the spring 2013 print issue of Gateway Journalism Review. Looking for a long-term commitment in covering a complicated local crime story? As the skeptics say, “Good luck with that!” So it’s well worth noting that both Columbia, Mo., daily newspapers have weighed in recently on the long-term, … [Read more...] about CBS' ongoing coverage of Columbia Tribune sports editor murder
$1.2 billion defamation suit against ABC News pending, while BPI tries to get case back to South Dakota Court
Beef Products Inc., the South Dakota-based company suing ABC News for defamation, has asked that the case be returned to South Dakota state court and out of federal jurisdiction. come prendersi cura della pelle del viso The Jan. 17 article by Reuters, headlined “BPI wants ABC ‘pink slime’ defamation case back in state court,” reports that “BPI’s attorneys argued that a state … [Read more...] about $1.2 billion defamation suit against ABC News pending, while BPI tries to get case back to South Dakota Court