JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

However, he was then found guilty in a torts lawsuit brought by the Goldman family and ordered to pay $33.5 The risk of such torts actions is that they proceed under a lower standard of proof. If a court finds such a status, he would be subject to a higher standard of proof under New York Times v.

Litigation 11

Litigation Litigating Tort Laws 11

JonathanTurley

MAY 3, 2021

New York City’s council voted to end the practice, and President Biden is pushing for the U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), They are not alone. Senate to enact the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act , which includes the elimination of qualified immunity for police officers.

Government 59

Government Court Rules Court Education 59

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In celebration of Thanksgiving, I give you our annual Turkey Torts of civil and criminal cases that add liability to libations on this special day (with past cases at the bottom). Indeed, the torts and crimes recorded this year seem painfully reminiscent of this loathsome year. Some 1,800 ate the catered meal.

Tort 39

Tort Statute Criminal Law Court 39

JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 15, 2022

There is a bizarre political controversy out of Colorado that may raise some interesting defamation and criminal law questions. In New York Times v. Both the Colorado GOP and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) are calling for Democrat Adam Frisch to withdraw from the race.

Statute 52

Statute Criminal Law Court Laws 52

JonathanTurley

AUGUST 8, 2023

Below is my column in the New York Post on the riot caused by Kai Cenat in New York. Torts has long struggled with the vicarious liability of promoters and celebrities for accidents. However, the use of criminal charges, in my view, is neither needed nor wise.

Tort 41

Tort Law School Laws Attorney 41

JonathanTurley

AUGUST 25, 2021

In New York Times v. the Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. Likewise, areas like defamation have been limited by the First Amendment.

Personal Injury 57

Personal Injury Court Rules Tort Statute 57

JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Duke of York is arguing that Giuffre was too old at the time of the alleged sexual acts to use the New York Child Victims Act (CVA) to “revive” her claims now. Prince Andrew is arguing that there is an inherent conflict under state law with these claims in light of the general consent law in New York.

Statute 47

Statute Tort Laws Court 47

JonathanTurley

JANUARY 12, 2022

Prince Andrew lost a major ruling in his litigation with Virginia Giuffre (née Roberts), who claims that the Duke of York sexually assaulted her as part of the sex trafficking crimes of the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Court 47

Court Litigation Litigating Tort 47

JonathanTurley

JANUARY 27, 2024

It takes a lot to get me to raise fairness concerns over former New York Gov. However, Cuomo has legitimate objections to a new Justice Department finding that he sexually harassed 13 women over an eight-year period. Andrew Cuomo. However, the Justice Department did not interview Cuomo, according to his counsel.

Attorney 72

Attorney Litigation Litigating Government 72

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Trump reposted a supporter’s “fantasy” of executing a citizen’s arrest of Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James. I have also criticized this New York law. However, it is the law of the state and there does appear to be over-valued properties.

Felony 65

Felony Misdemeanor Attorney Statute 65

JonathanTurley

APRIL 3, 2021

Indeed, as a torts professor, this could prove the golden age of defamation. Recently, new such cases were filed against Fox News , CNN , and various public figures. The standard for defamation for public figures and officials in the United States is the product of a decision decades ago in New York Times v.

Tort 41

Tort Lawyers Lawyer Law Firm 41

JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In New York Times v. Two justices have indicated that they might be open to the idea of revisiting New York Times v. Notably, the media, including the New York Times and CNN , have lost key court battles in defamation cases. Those cases also could bring a new review of the public figure standard.

Lawyers 64

Lawyers Lawyer Government Felony 64

JonathanTurley

JANUARY 13, 2021

The standard for defamation for public figures and officials in the United States is the product of a decision decades ago in New York Times v. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. In Neiman-Marcus v. Confidential.”

Tort 59

Tort Court Court Rules Constitutional Law 59

JonathanTurley

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Below is my column in the New York Post on the letters sent by Hunter Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell calling for criminal investigations, the removal of tax exempt status, and other measures targeting critics and media. But the tort has an exception for “newsworthy” stories or matters of great public interest.

Tort 57

Tort Lawyer Lawyers Legal 57

JonathanTurley

JANUARY 25, 2021

The media from the New York Times to the Los Angeles Times have run editorials encouraging aggressive moves to secure control of the Senate, including the ending of the filibuster. Or you watch a football game with friends and try to explain that the cameraman wiped out by the running back would have a great torts case.

Immigration 59

Immigration Constitutional Law Tort Sports 59