The U.S. Supreme Court’s significant rightward shift has produced dramatic changes in many areas of the law. A key precedent that might soon be re-examined is the long-standing “actual malice” standard that protects speech about public figures. This standard could be up for reconsideration given the current composition of the Court. Attorneys at Paul Hastings suggest that this development has potential ramifications for defamation law and the extent to which free speech is protected. For more detailed insights, read the article on Law360.