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Supreme Court Limits Standing for Class-Action Suits Under FCRA

Constitutional Law Reporter

The FCRA also creates a cause of action for consumers to sue and recover damages for certain violations. The District Court ruled that all class members had Article III standing on each of the three statutory claims. Supreme Court’s Decision. 323, 349 (1974); see also Restatement of Torts §559 (1938).

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Australia High Court Delivers Major Blow to Free Speech In Defamation Ruling

JonathanTurley

Despite this history, a new decision out of the High Court is still shocking in its implications for further attacks on free speech. The court ruled that newspapers and television stations that post articles on social media sites like Facebook are liable for other third party comments on those posts. punitive damages.

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