Inquirer
Lawsuit: McCaffery Lawyer Decries “Smear Campaign” by Inky
Philadelphia Inquirer editor Bill Marimow used the paper to conduct a “smear campaign” against Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery and his wife, McCaffery’s lawyer […]
Philly.com Commenters Are Still Kind of Awful
Well, it’s been awhile since Philly.com adopted its new, troll-crushing commenting system. How’s that working out? https://twitter.com/ParentsUnitedPA/status/448488651941359616 Uh-oh. Well, how bad could the comments on […]
Federal Suit Filed Against Philly.com Over Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis Photo
Philadelphia Media Network LLC and Philadelphia Newspapers LLC have been sued in Federal Court over a photo of Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis that was […]
The Inquirer’s Journalism Is in Real Trouble
A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewing an Inquirer journalist about some bit of newsroom dysfunction — there’s always some bit of newsroom dysfunction […]
Is Kathleen Kane the Next Public Official to File Suit Involving the Inky?
NBC10 reports that PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane has hired a law firm to represent her in a possible defamation suit, following this week’s Philadelphia […]
McCaffery’s Lawyer: Official Inquirer Complaint Coming Next Week
A defense lawyer’s motion to have every Philadelphia judge recused from a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice’s lawsuit against the Philadelphia Inquirer has had at least one […]
Defense Lawyer Seeks Recusal of Every Judge in Philly
A defense lawyer in Seamus McCaffery’s lawsuit against the Philadelphia Inquirer is asking that every judge in Philadelphia be recused from the case. Richard Sprague, […]
Kane Sting Controversy Isn’t Going Away
PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane tried to clear the boards Monday, holding a press conference in which she said that Philly Democratic lawmakers who had […]
Kane Blasts Inky Story on Abandoned Sting
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane on Sunday blasted a long and detailed Philadelphia Inquirer story reporting she had abandoned a sting operation—started under her predecessor—that had […]
Newsroom Shaken by Norcross Campaign Solicitation
This is what inevitably comes of having a political boss as a newspaper owner, perhaps: The newsrooms of the Inquirer and Daily News are again […]
Seamus McCaffery to Inquirer: Show Your Hand
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery is demanding the Philadelphia Inquirer show its evidence for stories that prompted an FBI investigation of him — even […]
Joe McGinniss, Inky Columnist-Turned-Controversial Author, Dead at 71
The Daily News reports: “JOE McGINNISS, who went from controversial stints at the old Evening Bulletin and the Inquirer to best-sellerdom as a writer of blistering books, died yesterday […]
Inky Mess: Karen Heller Vs. George Norcross’s Spokesman
Another week, another rumpus in the Inquirer newsroom. This time, it involves longtime Inky columnist Karen Heller and Daniel Fee, whose strategic communications firm, The […]
Judge Orders Philly.com to Reveal Commenter’s Identity
In a decision that might give the heebie jeebies to Philly’s worst online commenters—and glee in the hearts of all who despise them,which is pretty […]
Seamus McCaffery Accuses Inky, Daily News of Libel
Law 360 (paywall) reports that Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery has announced plans to sue the Inquirer and Daily News for libel. The announcement […]