California Governor Gavin Newsom sued Fox News over Here’s what defamation means under California law, what counts as libel and what public figures must prove to win.

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s June 16, 2018 analysis of the bill explains that AB 2770 codifies California defamation case law as it relates to allegations of workplace sexual harassment.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has accused Fox News of defamation in a $787 million lawsuit, saying it intentionally misled viewers during immigration enforcement protests in his state. The June 27 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued Fox News ... when did he last speak with Governor Newsom,” the letter said. The law makes it difficult to prove defamation, but some cases result ...

His current attorney, Ethan Bearman, said California law requires a lawsuit to be filed in the state in which the defendants live. Bianco, Riverside County and the Sheriff’s Department are among ...

California lawmakers passed a bill last week that if signed into law could discourage egregious defamation lawsuits tied to sexual misconduct claims.

This is part of our series on new California laws taking effect in 2019.. A new California law taking effect Jan. 1 will protect workers from being sued for defamation when they accuse someone of ...

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, many accused abusers have filed defamation charges against their accusers in retaliation, advocates say. Law professor Victoria Burke wants to change that.

Assembly Bill No. 2770, signed into law on July 9, 2018, codifies the common law rule that an employee’s complaint of sexual harassment, made without malice and based on credible information, is ...

Legal Advocates Call for Protections for Crime Victims Against Defamation Lawsuits Advocates want New York to join California in passing legislation meant to protect victims of assault, harassment ...