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tiahurayesterday at 3:49 PM1 replyview on HN

When I hear people grouse about the concept corporate rights, I always ask them why they hate New York Times _Co._ v. Sullivan.


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ceejayozyesterday at 3:54 PM

And they scratch your head and say "but... that ruling applies to regular people, like NYT staff and you and me."

It simply sets a high standard for proving defamation claims by public figures.

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