Media Ethics/Media Law

A media law case from 2010-2011 was the US freedom of Expression and Media Law roundup on July 7, 2010. The Supreme Court has refused a petition for certiorari in the case of Pirate Investor LLC. V. SEC. this concerned a claim for securities fraud against the publisher of a financial newsletter who promised a hot stock tip to people willing to pay $1,000. The Securities and Exchange Commission sued for securities fraud. They urged the court to reverse the decision that the defendant was liable.