Digital Age: Twibel

The year 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the New York Times vs. Sullivan, a case that has set the Continue reading →

Digital age: The global approach

Let’s talk about libel, specifically international libel. Black’s Law Dictionary defines libel as a: “Defamatory statement published through any manner Continue reading →

Digital Age: When libel and Facebook collide

Many people do not fully understand how dangerous and legally harmful posting the wrong picture or saying a rude status Continue reading →

Common law: The cases that led to Sullivan

New York Times vs. Sullivan (1964) is considered a defamation case, although other issues of the law were also taken Continue reading →

Common Law: The immediate impact of the Sullivan decision

Laws are always changing and developing, however there are a handful of court cases throughout history that have proven to Continue reading →

Theory: Thomas Emerson and Times v. Sullivan

The 1964 case of New York Times versus Sullivan had a large impact on free speech laws in its time Continue reading →

Theory: John Stuart Mill and Times v. Sullivan

The question of the court in New York Times v. Sullivan, was whether or not the falsity of a statement Continue reading →

History: The “Heed our rising voices” ad

In this slideshow project, the advertisement “Heed their Rising Voices” is historically examined through three events it addresses: the organization Continue reading →