· 5/31/1984
Lawrence v. A.S. Abell Co.
Citations
- 475 A.2d 448
- 299 Md. 697
- 10 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2001
- 1984 Md. LEXIS 285
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- recognizing that a newspaper can be sued for appropriation of another's likeness, but not if the picture is news, taken while in a public place at a newsworthy event
- recognizing that a newspaper can be sued for appropriation of another’s likeness, but not if the picture is news, taken while in a public place at a newsworthy event
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Judges: Cole
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