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In Legal Terms: Freedom of Speech

In Legal Terms: Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech

In Legal Terms · MPB Think Radio

March 12, 2019

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Show Notes

What's the difference between defamation, lies, exaggeration, and free speech?


And what is permissible in the eyes of the law? Professor Gershon instructs us and takes your questions. 

Want to read more? Here are some websites:

Justice Thomas Wants The Court To ‘Reconsider’ Its First Amendment Jurisprudence     https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/justice-thomas-wants-the-court-to-reconsider-its-first-amendment-jurisprudence/ 

New York Times Company v.Sullivan   https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/39   

Can An Opinion Be Defamatory?   https://www.minclaw.com/legal-resource-center/what-is-defamation/can-opinion-defamatory/   

Exploring Constitutional Law    http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/lying.html

Constitution Check: Is lying ever protected by the First Amendment?  https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/constitution-check-is-lying-ever-protected-by-the-first-amendment

Defamation and Social Media: What You Need To Know   https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/defamation-and-social-media--what-you-need-to-know.html

PARODY & SATIRE   https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-speech-2/arts-first-amendment-overview/parody-satire/


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