Reckless Associations: The Ruling Class Creates New Legal Theory to Stifle Free Speech

Tags: Law

04/29/2022 Mises Daily Mitch Nemeth

The war on free speech has been given a boost by a new legal theory called "reckless associations," the "leaders" of an association that allegedly harms someone else are declared liable for that harm.

Original Article: "Reckless Associations: The Ruling Class Creates New Legal Theory to Stifle Free Speech"

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