Richard Verrier reports: As a 20-year member of the Writers Guild of America, Jonathan Prince was startled to learn that his union was accusing him of being a scab during the writers strike. But he was even more stunned when he learned that the guild had been relying on a secret informant, code-named Clyde, who…
Goody family wins legal damages
Jade Goody’s family have settled a High Court action over photographs taken at the reality star’s private burial, their lawyer has announced. Seven people, including Goody’s mother, claimed the picture was an invasion of privacy and a breach of confidence. Mirror Group Newspapers and picture agency NewsPics agreed to pay £35,000 in damages, as well…
Law of confidence can trump libel law, rules High Court
Although we share certain legal roots, the UK courts have not always taken the same position on privacy and defamation cases as U.S. courts. Out-Law.com reports a ruling on a case in the UK where the court questions whether the laws of privacy or laws of defamation apply as it grants an injunction against a…
Ninth Circuit grants stay in EFF case seeking telecom lobbying documents
Marcia Hofmann of EFF writes: Today the Ninth Circuit postponed a court-ordered deadline for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Justice to turn over documents concerning a legislative push to give telecom carriers legal immunity for their participation in the government’s warrantless surveillance program. The order comes after three…