Appeals court says fishermen’s claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions

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~~Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions~~Does lobster fishing industry’s claim of defamation violate Monterey Bay Aquarium’s free speech rights?

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Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports
- wcbi.com17:24first to report
  Appeals court says fishermen’s claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
  According to AP, a federal appeals court signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by fishing industry businesses and trade groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case’s potential impact on free speech...
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  - bostonherald.com5 Aug, 19:25their copy
  - republicanherald.com5 Aug, 20:38their copy
- independent.co.uk20:06
  Court battle over lobster being placed on do-not-eat ‘red list’ hits a roadblock
  Seafood Watch is one of the most cited sustainability reports about seafood, and many restaurants and stores use it to inform which products to carry
- weny.com20:45
  Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report
- 989wclz.com05:30
  Defamation Lawsuit from Lobstermen in Jeopardy Over Free-Speech Concerns
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report
- dailyrecordnews.com00:30
  Amazon accused of ‘greenwashing’ seafood products