Research exercise: Libel Law Exceptions for the Press in 2nd & 7th Circuit Courts of Appeals

Authors

Presenter(s)

Mariah L. Douglas, Lauren K. Glass

Comments

This poster reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process.

Files

Description

Is the "prudent publisher test" from Curtis v. Butts -- specifically the urgency exception for the press in libel cases -- providing protection for journalists using Twitter and other social media? Also: How does the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals define the "opinion" exception to libel law?

Publication Date

4-17-2013

Project Designation

Course Project

Primary Advisor

Annette M. Taylor

Primary Advisor's Department

Communication

Keywords

Stander Symposium project

Recommended Citation

"Research exercise: Libel Law Exceptions for the Press in 2nd & 7th Circuit Courts of Appeals" (2013). Stander Symposium Projects. 249.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/249