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By Lee Levine
Lawyer, Levine Sullivan & Koch
In the United States, the government may not prevent the publication of a newspaper, even when there is reason to believe that it is about to reveal information that will endanger our national security. FULL STORY>



Lobbyist files $27 million libel lawsuit against N.Y. Times
Newspaper stands by story reported last February that Sen. John McCain's aides once worried about relationship between Vicki L. Iseman and then-presidential candidate. 12.31.08
 
Rx-filling error not defamatory, Iowa court rules
State appeals court finds Hy-Vee store employees didn't defame woman when they called police about concerns over a prescription and woman was arrested. 01.03.09


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