News Summary October 14, 2026
Today's Top Story: Appeals Court Dismisses Maine Lobster Suit Over Seafood Watch 'Red' Rating
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed a defamation lawsuit Maine lobster groups filed against the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation over its Seafood Watch "red" rating for American lobster, ruling under the "group defamation rule" that statements about a large industry group like the more than 5,600-member Maine lobster fishery aren't actionable absent allegations targeting specific individuals. The panel also found that calls to boycott products are protected under the First Amendment, dealing a significant blow to plaintiffs including the Maine Lobstermen's Association, which argued the 2022 downgrade caused substantial economic harm...
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