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Deadspin Defamation: Parents of Holden Armenta Move Toward Libel Action Over Blackface Allegation

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The letter was sent by the new lawyer for Holden and his parents Shannon and Raul Armenta. If a full and effective retraction is issued (and published as prominently as the offending statement), it can limit damages or bar punitive damages entirely in some states. It also turns out that he is Native American. Forbes, Inc.,

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

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compensatory damages and $300,000.00 punitive damages. The court noted a number of decisions limiting CDA immunity including a decision by Judge Easterbrook of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who wrote in Chicago Lawyers’ Comm. For Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. Craigslist, Inc. ,

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“A Stain on Our Democracy”: Vindman Sues Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Others for Witness Intimidation

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It seeks an order from the court to “permanently enjoin” the defendants from violating said laws again despite the fact that they are now private citizens. It also seeks nominal, compensatory, consequential, and punitive damages; and attorneys’ fees and costs. Consider this passage on Trump Jr.:

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Texas Democratics Sue Over Effort To Force Them Back To Austin To Vote

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They ask for $5 in actual damages and $10 in punitive damages. a “lawyer shall not bring or defend a proceeding, or assert or controvert an issue therein, unless there is a basis in law and fact for doing so that is not frivolous.” However, Washington is seeking his fees under the Civil Rights Attorney Fees Act.

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Trump’s Liability Or Opportunity? Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

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attorney Patrick Malone, who previously filed ethics complaints against lawyers representing the Trump campaign or the Republican party. Trump lawyers many view this lawsuit as a greater opportunity than a liability for their client. The 40-page lawsuit was written by D.C. The complaint presents five counts.