An executive branch employee may not serve as an expert witness, for anyone except the U.S. in any proceeding in which the U.S. is a party or has a direct and substantial interest, unless specifically authorized.  For all practical purposes, this prevents a government employee from ...

Here are some handy resources for beset scientists: Union of Concerned Scientists Guide for how scientists can respond to personal attacks & harassment campaigns American Association of University Professors annual legal informational outlines on emerging issues in higher education ...

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“Can I be sued for writing that?” There is no ironclad protection against someone filing a lawsuit, no matter how frivolous. In the context of science, corporations or business associations have threatened to sue for defamation (libel or slander), claiming that – False statements are ...