For courts, comment is a trap to avoid. (opinion writing, criticism and libel; Moldea v. New York Times) (Column): An article from: American Journalism Review

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From the supplier: The laws regarding opinion writing, editorial humor, satire, criticism and libel are unclear and difficult to interpret. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed its decision in Moldea v. New York Times after initially finding a Times book review libelous. The precedent set by the Moldea case will likely effect the level of court involvement in determining the difference between opinion and libel.

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Title: For courts, comment is a trap to avoid. (opinion writing, criticism and libel; Moldea v. New York Times) (Column)
Author: Reese Cleghorn
Publication:American Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1994
Publisher: University of Maryland
Volume: v16 Issue: n6 Page: p4(1)

Article Type: Column

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