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Gilman v. Toll Nears Conclusion

Gilman v. Toll

Bottom of the 9th for Gilman v. Toll On March 19th, Judge James Wilson issued an “Order After Remand” in the Gilman v. Toll defamation case. In his order (which you can find below this article), Wilson considers the case based on the Supreme Court decision issued on December 5th. …

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Supreme Court Rules Online Journalists Are Real Journalists

Online Journalists are Real Journalits

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled today that online reporters are indeed reporters and can enjoy the protection of Reporter Shield laws. This ruling is a major victory for online publications, Justices Unanimously Agree: Online Journalists are Real Journalists In its unanimous decision, Chief Justice Mark Gibbons wrote that “Just because …

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Gilman v. Toll Goes To The Supreme Court

Gilman v. Toll

The Teller Gets It’s Day At The Supreme Court. The Nevada Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gilman v. Toll on September 5th. For those who have not been to the Nevada Supreme Court, the process is interesting. The Court allocated 30 minutes for the proceeding and they stick to …

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Gilman v. Toll Heads to Supreme Court

Gilman v. Toll

Supreme Court Sets Date for Gilman v. Toll The Nevada Supreme Court set September 5th, 2019 as the date to hear oral arguments in the Gilman v. Toll matter. In June, attorneys for The Teller’s editor Sam Toll filed a mandamus brief with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting a stay of …

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Online Journalists Are Real Journalists

By coming forward and disclosing wrongdoing within government or business, whistleblowers stand to lose their jobs, their families or worse. If whistleblowers can’t rely on journalists to maintain their anonymity, we all lose as a society. The most valuable currency we have as journalists is our integrity. I made a promise to my sources and must consider the real prospect of jail time simply because I don’t put ink to paper while reporting. This ruling mixes two parts Kafka with one part Orwell for online journalists.

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Surprise Court Order Cancels Journalist Hearing

Gilman v. Toll

Is Sam Toll A Reporter? Judge Rules Yes. Readers of The Teller are aware of the upcoming hearing to determine if The Teller’s editor Sam Toll is a journalist and if The Teller is a modern day equivalent of a newspaper. The hearing was originally set for December 20th. It …

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Gilman v. Toll – Toll Files Motion To Dismiss

Gilman v. Toll

Toll Files Motion To Dismiss Case Based On Evidence Surrounding Lance Gilman’s Residence Attorneys for Sam Toll filed a motion yesterday to dismiss the defamation lawsuit brought by Storey County Commissioner Lance Gilman. The Court granted an order requiring a quick response to the order the same day. New evidence …

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Gilman v. Toll Hearing Postponed – Again

Gilman v. Toll

Judge James Wilson granted Lance Gilman a continuance this afternoon. Apparently, the airport in Las Vegas shuts down when snowflakes fall. Las Vegas airlines canceled 80% of their flights today. The hearing will decide if Sam Toll is a journalist and this site, The Teller, is a modern-day equivalent of …

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Gilman v. Toll Hearing Set for February 22nd

Gilman v. Toll

Perry Mason Style Hearing Set For February 22nd. For those of you new to The Teller, Mustang Ranch Brothel Owner, TRIC Broker and Executive, Blockchains Marketing and Government Relations Manager and Storey County Commissioner Lance Gilman is suing Sam Toll, Editor of The Teller for defamation per se. The background of the case …

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Gilman v. Toll Hearing Postponed

Gilman v. Toll

Judge James Wilson Grants Lance Gilman A Continuance In Gilman v. Toll First District Court Judge James Wilson issued a continuance on the Gilman v. Toll hearing scheduled for December 20th, 2018. Lance Gilman’s attorney Gus Flangas requested the continuance on Friday, December 14th citing personal reasons. Judge Wilson did …

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