Ryan J. Farrick, Author at Legal Reader

Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.

Appeals Court Won’t Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN

November 9, 2024

“After careful review and with the benefit of oral argument, we conclude that Veritas plausibly alleged a defamation claim under New York law. And although the district court did not reach the issue, we also hold that Veritas plausibly alleged that the statements were published with actual malice, an additional requirement imposed by the First Amendment in a defamation suit involving public figures,” the three-judge panel wrote in its decision.

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Federal Judge Dismisses UMass Professor’s Lawsuit Against Facebook

November 8, 2024

“We’re disappointed the court believes Professor Zuckerman needs to code the tool before the court resolves the case,” attorney Ramya Krishnan said in a statement. “We continue to believe that Section 230 protects user-empowering tools, and look forward to the court considering that argument at a later time.”

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Judge Dismisses Media Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI

November 8, 2024

“Let us be clear about what is really at stake here,” the judge said. “The alleged injury for which Plaintiffs truly seek redress is not the exclusion of [copyright management information] from Defendants’ training sets, but rather Defendants’ use of Plaintiffs’ articles to develop ChatGPT without compensation to Plaintiff.”

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Cherokee Nation Entertainment Sues After Arkansas Voters Revoke Casino License

November 8, 2024

Cherokee Nation Entertainment has filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional amendment that was approved by Arkansas voters and which would revoke the group’s license to open and operate a casino. According to The Associated Press, the complaint was filed earlier this week in a federal court. It seeks an injunction prohibiting enforcement of the constitutional

NYC Mayor Announces Lawsuit Against Long Island E-Cigarette Distributor

November 7, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against a Long Island-based e-cigarette distributor, claiming that the company violated state and federal law by marketing nicotine products with child-friendly flavors to Empire State consumers. “Part of protecting public safety means protecting the health of New Yorkers, including our most vulnerable—our children, who are

ACLU Sues After Six “First Amendment Auditors” Film, Intimidate Michigan Voters

November 7, 2024

The men, who were wearing “patriotic clothing,” insisted that they had a “First Amendment right” to film outside of the polling station. They eventually left the area—only to move to another polling station, where they and other members of the same group again began to record voters and pass out fliers.

California Files Lawsuit After Norwalk Refuses to Authorize New Homeless Shelters

November 7, 2024

“Our message is clear, our message is consistent.” Attorney General Bob Bonta said. “If local governments attempt to skirt state housing laws, if they refuse to do the bare minimum to address the dire lack of affordable and accessible housing in California, we will hold them accountable.”

Federal Judge Rejects Conservative Demands to Keep Justice Department Away From Missouri Polling Sites

November 5, 2024

“The harms that the State of Missouri anticipates are speculative,” federal Judge Sarah Pitlyk wrote, rejecting the state’s request to bar Department of Justice monitors from visiting Missouri election sites.

California Sheriff’s Department Will Pay $300k After Deputies Seize 9-Year-Old Girl’s Pet Goat for Slaughter

November 5, 2024

On the day of the auction, fair officials refused to consider the family’s requests to take the goat off the auction block. Cedar was sold the same day for $902, with the fair taking a $63 share.

Relatives of Houston Helicopter Crash Victims File Wrongful Death Lawsuit

November 3, 2024

“Porter Equipment Holding, the owner of the helicopter, knew that the helicopter was being used for nighttime tours, and it is unclear if it had the proper detection equipment on the helicopter,” attorneys for the families said.

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