Ballard Spahr and WilmerHale Recognized as Leading Firms for Defeating Sarah Palin’s Libel Suit Against The New York Times

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In a notable development, Ballard Spahr LLP and WilmerHale have secured their positions as leaders in this week’s edition of Law360’s Legal Lions. This recognition comes on the heels of a substantial legal victory where a Manhattan federal jury decided against the libel claims filed by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. She had accused The New York Times of defamation concerning a 2017 editorial that allegedly linked her to political violence. To further examine the legal intricacies of this case, Law360 provides additional insights here.