The most basic component of freedom of expression is the right of freedom of speech. The right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without government interference or regulation. The Supreme Court requires the government to provide substantial justification for the interference with the right of free speech where it attempts to regulate the content of the [...]
“The lawsuit was and is a PR stunt, designed to divert your attention and our energies and resources away from our advocacy for the animals.The reason is simple. The carriage industry does not want to meet the issue of humane treatment of these animals head on, just as they don’t want us shining the light of day on their safety [...]
Carolina Tails | June 30th, 2022 By Eric Robison In late May, the Judiciary Committee of the North Carolina State Assembly approved a legislative bill, which would allow for early dismissal of lawsuits making libel or other claims that are meant to shut down discussion of important public issues. The bill is now due to be considered by the Assembly [...]
A SLAAP lawsuit is a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) is a lawsuit intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition. A common feature of SLAPPs is forum shopping, wherein plaintiffs find courts that are more favorable towards the claims to be brought [...]
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By Emily Williams [email protected] Published Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:00 PM EDT New rules for Charleston carriage tour companies are up for review, stirring a familiar controversy between the industry and an animal-rights group that is calling on the city to further regulate the horse-drawn outings. On July 28, the city Tourism Commission will see a final and shorter version [...]
By Danielle Seat Published: Jul. 28, 2021 at 6:13 AM UTC CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston is one step closer to finalizing new laws for the horse carriage industry. On Wednesday, elected officials in the Tourism Commission are presenting their version of a new draft ordinance pertaining to horse carriage laws. Charleston Director of Livability and Tourism [...]
By Emily Williams - [email protected] Published July 29, 2021 New rules for Charleston’s carriage tour businesses are heading to City Council but the group that proposed the idea isn’t pleased. The Tourism Commission voted this week to approve a pared-down ordinance that includes new requirements related to employee training and other changes. The proposal won approval Wednesday, but the [...]
“It’s all about the tourists dollars” Mercury Column – AUG2021 Op-Ed by Joe Elmore on Citizens Carriage Safety Ordinance A Tiny Victory for Charleston’s Carriage Horses A year ago, a local nonprofit advocacy organization, Charleston Carriage Horse Advocates (CCHA), introduced a common sense safety measure to City Council, which would enhance the safety of citizens, both adults and children, [...]
Horse care-taker Nancy Lane says Samson the horse died earlier this month after years of service as a carriage horse downtown for the Carolina Polo and Carriage Company, owned by Richard Knoth.Lane claims Samson was the fifth of Knoth's horses to die in her care in the past two years. She accuses Knoth of over-working and under-feeding the horses, and [...]
