Rakofsky Case: Reuters Moves To Dismiss (Updated x2)

Reuters has moved to dismiss the case that Joseph Rakofsky recently brought against 81 defendants  for defamation. I am one of the defendants, and you can read the background on the case and my response here.

Since I am also now local counsel to 35 of the defendants, I’ve elected to refrain from further commentary, though I have been publishing many of the filings here.

The Reuters motion to dismiss includes its writer Dan Slater. The motion is directed toward the merits, even though Reuters alleges a failure to properly serve the suit.

Counsel for Reuters is Mark Weissman of Herzfeld & Rubin.

This represents the sixth motion in this young case:

1.  Our motion to extend time to answer or move,  and for pro hac vice admission of Marc Randazza

2.  Kennerly Motion to dismiss

3, 4  Seddiq and Koehler motions to dismiss.

5.  Borzouye motion to withdraw as counsel for Rakofsky

The documents for the Reuters motion to dismiss:

Notice of Motion,  Mark Weissman Affidavit and Exhibits

Daniel Slater Affidavit

Reuters Memo of Law

Updated 5/24/12: Rakofsky’s Memo of Law in Opposition: Rakofsky Opp Memo Of Law

Updated 6/26/12: Reuters Reply Memo and Opposition to cross-motion to amend the amended complaint:Reply Memo-Law:Opp-x-m

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  1. Rakofsky Motion #8: Washington Post Moves to Dismiss (Updated)
  2. Rakofsky Motion #13 (ABA Moves to Dismiss)
  3. Rakofsky Moves to Amend His Defamation Case (Updated x2)
  4. Rakofsky Motion #10: Washington City Paper Moves to Dismiss
  5. Rakofsky Motion #7 – Doudna Moves to Dismiss and for Sanctions

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June 23, 2011 · 2 Comments ·

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  • Nancy 2011.6.27 at 10:08 | Quote

    I see that Mr. Weissman tends toward the same “take no prisoners” attitude that Mark Randazza prefers.

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