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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If anyone wants to read an unbiased, fact-based analysis of the case that does not include political overtures, this is the best thing I've seen:

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/gibson-s-v-oberlin-college-how-false-6341044/

What's wild to me is that the jury and the court additional holds Oberlin responsible for the statement published by the Student Senate. So even if the Oberlin admin wasn't involved at all, because the Student Senate defamed Gibson's the university would still be on the hook. This is troubling for a number of reasons.[/quote]

Thanks for the link, did you read it? It's pretty well reasoned why actions by the student Senate was linked to Oberlin admin. The student Senate derives it's authority from Oberlin, and Oberlin has oversight over the student Senate. [/quote]

Yep.  There is zero question that Oberlin administration gave its full backing to the student Senate - and vice-versa.  Oberlin was fully responsible for reining in both its zealot admins and its ridiculous student body.  
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Cool, now explain how this ruling doesn’t mean Ohio universities will have to crack down on controversial speakers engaged by student political groups. [/quote]

Are you the person who posted the latest link?  If so, this is taken directly from it.  Maybe read a bit more carefully next time.

WHAT DOES GIBSON’S MEAN?
First, organizations (companies, colleges, cities, and even states) should be careful with their actions and public communications regarding smaller organizations. [b]As applied, organizations should not let someone else publish false statements via their communication channels, including social media, or respond with false information and then fail to remove the statements after learning of their veracity.
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Second, what may seem like a small matter is still worth consulting experienced and ardent counsel. From filing suit through appeal, the litigation lasted about five years. Gibson’s, a much smaller organization than Oberlin College, could have folded or let Oberlin’s actions blow over. But it sought out counsel who zealously advocated on Gibson’s behalf for years and ultimately prevailed.

Third, since deep pockets are often a harbinger of victory in litigation, it can be tempting for organizations to do something that is borderline to appease constituents. But now, Oberlin is left with a $30+ million decision and widespread publicity as a result.[/quote]

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