Lois is a reporter for the school newspaper and generally writes satirical articles spoofing students,faculty and school policy.After one particular article,Professor Mackey fails to find the humor in her portrayal as a left over 1970's hippie and sues Lois for defamation.In fact,Professor Mackey is a modern woman with a degree in sociology and has written extensively on American culture in the 1960's and 70's.She did attend Woodstock,still listens to Led Zeppelin and still occasionally wears tie-dyed tee shirts when not otherwise professionally dressed.The state trial court finds for Professor Mackey and the jury awards her $10 Million.Is there anything that Lois can do besides filing for an appeal?

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The Answer of Lois is a reporter for the school newspaper and generally writes satirical articles spoofing students,faculty and school policy.After one particular article,Professor Mackey fails to find the humor in her portrayal as a left over 1970's hippie and sues Lois for defamation.In fact,Professor Mackey is a modern woman with a degree in sociology and has written extensively on American culture in the 1960's and 70's.She did attend Woodstock,still listens to Led Zeppelin and still occasionally wears tie-dyed tee shirts when not otherwise professionally dressed.The state trial court finds for Professor Mackey and the jury awards her $10 Million.Is there anything that Lois can do besides filing for an appeal?

Lois Is a Reporter for the School Newspaper and Generally