Actual Malice and the Freedom of Press - NYT v. Sullivan: Revised

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Music Row Dealmakers, hosts Barry Shrum and Dennis Disney discuss the Supreme Court’s seminal 1964 case of New York Times v. Sullivan, which established that a public figure must prove “actual malice” on the part of a publisher to win a defamation claim. Several conservative justices have signaled an interest in revisiting this standard. Barry and Dennis break down the basics of defamation law and debate whether the actual malice rule still holds up — or whether it’s due for reform.What You'll LearnThe origin and holding of New York Times v. Sullivan (1964)What "actual malice" means and why it matters for public figuresThe basics of defamation, libel, and slanderThe current debate among Supreme Court justices over reforming the standardAbout the HostsBarry Neil Shrum, Esq. – HostDennis Disney – Co-hostListen & SubscribeApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusiciHeartRadioRSS FeedSupport the show — starting at $3/month.Support the show