Dershowitz, 410 F.Supp.3d 564 (2019)

Dershowitz, 410 F.Supp.3d 564 (2019) derives from their inherent power to preserve adversary process's integrity. KeyCite Yellow Flag - Negative Treatment Distinguished by Penrose Hill, Limited v. Mabmy, N.D.Cal., August 18, 2020 410 F.Supp.3d 564 United States District Court, S.D. New York. Plaintiff, v. Alan DERSHOWITZ, Defendant. 19 Civ. 3377 (LAP) 10/16/2019 Synopsis Background: Plaintiff brought action alleging that defendant defamed her by making public statements that she was liar, had committed perjury, and was conspiring with law firm to extort him and others by claiming that she was forced to engage in sexual activity with him. Defendant moved to dismiss and to disqualify law firm Holdings: The District Court, Loretta A. Preska, Senior District Judge, held that: III single publication rule did not apply to bar claim on limitations grounds; (2) plaintiffs allegations were sufficient to defeat defendant's claim to qualified self-defense privilege; and