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The Conservative Push to Sue the Media Into Oblivion

Strict Scrutiny

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Impacts of Misinterpreted Data on Defamation Law

This chapter examines the academic missteps of a law professor whose flawed analysis of defamation lawsuits influenced a major court decision. It also explores the implications of these misinterpretations on media operations and the potential challenges to the landmark New York Times v. Sullivan case, highlighting the ongoing pressures faced by journalism in the legal landscape.

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