Appeals court upholds win in 'mad cow' lawsuit

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A5h Circuit Court of Appeals decision rejecting a suit brought by Texas cattlemen against the 'Ophra Winfrey Show' for business disparagement and defamation under the Texas Disparagement of Perishable Food Products Act is discussed.

Texas, Analysis, Behavior, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Winfrey, Oprah, Cattle breeders

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Comments about fake T-shirt ad did not harm reputation

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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals' rejection of a radio host's suit against a disc jockey for repeating false claims about the DJ posted on an electronic bulletin board advertising tee-shirts is discussed.

Radio broadcasters

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'Dateline' can be liable for specific misrepresentation

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A decision of the First Circuit Court of Appeals upholding a truck driver's claim of misrepresentation against the 'Dateline NBC' television program, but rejecting other libel claims, is discussed.

Dateline NBC (Television program)

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