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Recent Decision Shows the Heavy Burden of Actual Malice in Defamation Suits

Ever since the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), to succeed on a defamation claim, plaintiffs who are also public figures have a constitutional requirement to show that the defendant acted with “actual malice”—i.e., knowledge that the allegedly defamatory statement was false or reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity.

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The Approach of Public and Private Enforcers to Data Use in the Financial Services Sector

Axinn attorneys Bradley Justus, Craig Minerva, Denise Plunkett, and Danielle Irvine co-authored “The Approach of Public and Private Enforcers to Data Use in the Financial Services Sector,” a chapter in the second edition of the Global Competition Review publication, Data & Antitrust Guide.

Axinn Viewpoints

Recent Decision Shows the Heavy Burden of Actual Malice in Defamation Suits

Ever since the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), to succeed on a defamation claim, plaintiffs who are also public figures have a constitutional requirement to show that the defendant acted with “actual malice”—i.e., knowledge that the allegedly defamatory statement was false or reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity.

Byline Articles

The Approach of Public and Private Enforcers to Data Use in the Financial Services Sector

Axinn attorneys Bradley Justus, Craig Minerva, Denise Plunkett, and Danielle Irvine co-authored “The Approach of Public and Private Enforcers to Data Use in the Financial Services Sector,” a chapter in the second edition of the Global Competition Review publication, Data & Antitrust Guide.

Axinn Viewpoints

Recent Decision Shows the Heavy Burden of Actual Malice in Defamation Suits

Ever since the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), to succeed on a defamation claim, plaintiffs who are also public figures have a constitutional requirement to show that the defendant acted with “actual malice”—i.e., knowledge that the allegedly defamatory statement was false or reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity.

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July 26, 2025

National Bar Association 100th Annual Convention and Exhibits

Axinn is proud to sponsor the National Bar Association’s Convention and Exhibits, being held July 26 to August 1 in Chicago. This year’s event will honor the the National Bar Association's 100 years of advancing the science of jurisprudence, honoring the legal profession, and protecting the individual, civil, and political rights of all citizens.

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Antitrust

July 17, 2025

Keeping Pace: Updates in Cartel Enforcement

On July 17, Axinn partner Jimmy Attridge will speak on the Knowledge Group Webinar, "Keeping Pace: Updates in Cartel Enforcement."

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Antitrust

July 9, 2025

GCR Live: Law Leaders Europe 2025

On July 10, Axinn antitrust practice chair Mike Keeley will speak on the "How Will U.S. Merger Control Changes Impact the EU Landscape?" at Global Competition Review's Law Leaders Europe Conference.

Speaking Engagement

Antitrust

July 8, 2025

Navigating the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in 2025

On July 8, Axinn associate Josh Jowdy will speak on the Knowledge Group Webinar, "Navigating the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in 2025."

Webinar

Antitrust

June 30, 2025

AHLA Annual Meeting 2025

On June 30, Axinn partner and chief workplace culture & opportunity officer Leslie Overton will speak on the "Novel Antitrust Theories in Health Care and Life Sciences Matters" panel at the American Health Law Association's Annual Meeting, being held June 20 to July 2 in San Diego.

Speaking Engagement

Antitrust

June 27, 2025

State by State, Pre-Merger Notifications Expand

In the wake of the recent major revisions to the federal merger review form, states are also getting into the act, creating broad new...

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Antitrust

June 26, 2025

FTC claims diverging market from EU in Mars/Kellanova clearance

Partner Craig D. Minerva was quoted in the Global Competition Review article “FTC claims diverging market from EU in Mars/Kellanova clearance” on the FTC’s approval of Mars’ $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova. While the FTC cleared the deal, the European Commission has launched its own investigation.

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June 24, 2025

Keeping an Eye on the Ball: America First Antitrust Weighs in on the “Uniquely American System of Scholar Athletics”

Tennessee basketball player Zakai Zeigler has appealed the district court’s denial of his bid to secure a preliminary injunction against...

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Antitrust

June 23, 2025

Wait, We Have To Tell Who? What You Need To Know About State Premerger Notifications

Axinn partner Lisl Dunlop joins hosts Alicia Downey and Rubin Waranch for an in-depth discussion on the growing wave of state-level transaction notification laws—often referred to as “mini-HSR laws.” With more state legislatures enacting or proposing legislation that requires parties to notify the state attorney general or other authorities of transactions involving material ownership changes, Lisl brings her deep antitrust experience to the table to unpack the drivers behind this trend and its impact on regulatory review.

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