Whispers And Warnings For August 15th

Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and SAGE Publishers – In copyright infringement lawsuit against Georgia State University, judge denies publishers’ request for relief; tells publishers to pay defendant’s attorney’s fees.

Ampersand Publishing – Owes Jerry Roberts an additional $81,560.05. Attorney’s fees are now almost $1.1 million.

National Jewish Democratic Council – Sued for $60M by Sheldon G. Adelson, a billionaire casino owner, for alleged libel, for an article published on the group’s website.

The New Yorker – Judge rules libel suit filed by Peter Paul Biro can go forward.

Bloggers Roman Brice and Nancy Pincus and 10 unnamed internet commenters – Sued for $2M for (alleged) defamation.