Jomc 486 stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Injurious falsehood - ANSWERSThe publisher of a false and disparaging statement that harms the interests of another is liable for any resulting pecuniary loss if the publisher Intended to harm the other's interests OR recognized or should have recognized that it was likely to do so, AND Knew that the statement was false or acted in reckless disregard of its truth or falsity. Disparagement - ANSWERSif it is understood to cast doubt upon the quality of another's land, products or services an...

Falwell was unable to prove his libel claim against Hustler because: - ANSWERShe was lacked proof of actual injury. In the Hustler case, the Supreme Court ruled that public figures and public officials: - ANSWERScan never recover damages for the tort of emotional distress According to the Snyder court, speech deals with matters of public concern when it: - ANSWERSrelates to any matter of political, social or other concern to the community The trial court said the Phelpses could be held ...

Becker v. FCC: Daniel Becker wanted to run commercials for his election to - ANSWERSthe U.S. House of Representatives. Becker v. FCC: The campaign commercials Daniel Becker wanted to run contained - ANSWERSphotographs of aborted fetuses. Becker v. FCC: After Becker sought to purchase time on an Atlanta TV station, the station asked the FCC to let it - ANSWERSrun Becker's spot only between midnight and 6 a.m. Becker v. FCC: The court of appeals held that channeling Becker's ad to l...

Confidential Sources Supreme Court Cases - ANSWERSJames Risen Case-NSA wiretapping, CIA plot Branzburg Case-Stewart's Dissent Stewart's Dissent - ANSWERSReporter may be subpoenaed only if: -There is probable cause to believe reporter has clearly relevant info about a probable violation of a law -The info cannot be obtained by other means -There is a compelling and overriding need for the information Nebraska has one of the strongest _______ laws - ANSWERSShield Promissory Estoppel...

Falwell was unable to prove his libel claim against Hustler because: - ANSWERShe was lacked proof of actual injury. In the Hustler case, the Supreme Court ruled that public figures and public officials: - ANSWERScan never recover damages for the tort of emotional distress According to the Snyder court, speech deals with matters of public concern when it: - ANSWERSrelates to any matter of political, social or other concern to the community The trial court said the Phelpses could be held ...

Becker v. FCC: Daniel Becker wanted to run commercials for his election to - ANSWERSthe U.S. House of Representatives. Becker v. FCC: The campaign commercials Daniel Becker wanted to run contained - ANSWERSphotographs of aborted fetuses. Becker v. FCC: After Becker sought to purchase time on an Atlanta TV station, the station asked the FCC to let it - ANSWERSrun Becker's spot only between midnight and 6 a.m. Becker v. FCC: The court of appeals held that channeling Becker's ad to l...