Ayn Rand Disciple Has Mixed Result Against IRS
Mr. Barney, who opposes government-backed loans and grants on principle, has made his fortune in a business that is almost wholly dependent on them.
Doctor Dino’s Lawsuit Against Mark Stoney A Revised Complaint
Defamation/malicious prosecution claims have merit if malice proven, but speech defenses often prevail in similar critic-vs-public-figure cases (e.g., celebrity defamation suits dismissed). Could survive motion to dismiss (complaint detailed), but summary judgment likely if discovery shows Stoney’s good faith.
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Over and over again courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor; and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands: taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.