A one-year statute of limitations for bringing libel lawsuits in Texas also applies to articles posted on the Internet, a federal judge has ruled. The ruling by U.S. District Judge David Godbey is being hailed as an important decision that gives online media the same protections as traditional print and broadcast organizations. It is the second time a federal judge recently determined that the Texas libel limits also apply to Internet-based media.
October 19, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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A one-year statute of limitations for bringing libel lawsuits in Texas also applies to articles posted on the Internet, a federal judge has ruled.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge David Godbey is being hailed as an important decision that gives online media the same protections as traditional print and broadcast organizations.
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