The Dynamic Balance Between Free Speech and Privacy Interests
By Sarah Hinchliff Pearson on April 17, 2009 at 3:19 pm
There have been a host of apocalyptic warnings in the blogosphere about the First Circuit’s recent decision holding that truth is not an absolute defense to a defamation claim. One blogger dubbed it “the most dangerous libel decision in decades,” and nearly everyone predicts it could have serious implications for journalists. But instead of joining the chorus of First Amendment advocates decrying the decision, I propose we take a step back to calmly examine the appropriate level of First Amendment protection for truthful private information. Read more about The Dynamic Balance Between Free Speech and Privacy Interests