In the Night Jack case, a reporter made the decision to intercept Horton's emails without telling his editors and therefore without subjecting his decision to "proper editorial controls".

CNN: Opinion: Why journalists need public interest defense

During a hearing on the case earlier this month, Judge Jack Weinstein expressed skepticism with parts of the plaintiff's case.

NPR: Judge OKs Class-Action Suit by 'Light' Smokers

Jack Weinstein, the federal judge in the Schwab case has proved more eager than most to allow class actions to proceed.

ECONOMIST: Lighting up a lawsuit