Judges Dismiss Lawsuits in Utah and Nebraska

In Utah, a judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against the Millard County Chronicle Progress filed by Wayne Aston, citing a 2023 state law protecting public expression. The judge ruled that Aston's claims were legally insufficient and dismissed the case with prejudice. In Nebraska, a judge dismissed two claims in a lawsuit challenging medical marijuana ballot initiatives but allowed two other challenges to proceed. The dismissed claims included arguments about the adequacy of a sponsor's statement and a single-subject rule violation. However, allegations regarding invalid signatures and duplicate entries will continue to be addressed in court.