Former President Trump Not Granted Absolute Immunity in Defamation Lawsuit
D.C. Circuit · 2025-09-15 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100
Lisa Cook v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 15, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to absolute immunity...
Court Shields RFE/RL from Defamation Suit Under Noerr-Pennington and CDA 230
D.C. Circuit · 2025-05-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
RFE/RL, Inc. v. Kari Lake, decided by D.C. Circuit on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by Kari L...