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.

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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.

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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.

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