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10 Cards in this Set
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Flake v. Greensboro News Company
& Renwick v. News & Observer |
three types of defamation
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New York Times v. Sullivan
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actual malice is knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth
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Gertz v. Welch
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split public figure into all-purpose and limited/vortex; all public figures must prove actual malice
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Nesbitt v. Multimedia Inc.
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one reliable source is enough
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Walters v. Sanford Herald
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the standard of fault for private persons in NC is negligence; defined negligence as failure to exercise ordinary or reasonable care
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Philadelphia Newspapers v. Hepps
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the plaintiff bears the burden of proof except in the case of private persons not involved in issues of public concern, where the media has the burden
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McKinney v. Avery Journal
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NC precedent for wire service defense
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Milkovich v. Lorrain Journal
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precedent for the first amendment opinion defense
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Edwards v. National Audubon Society, Inc.
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precedent for neutral reportage
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The Communications Decency Act of 1966
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no ISP is responsible for the content posted by its users
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