Philosopher Mark Navin writes: ‘I just walked away from a book contract with Routledge over an indemnity clause. What do you think is going on with these clauses? Routledge recently approached me to write a second edition of my vaccine ethics book (Values and Vaccine Refusal). The contract contained an indemnity clause (Clause 14.2, pasted below) that I wouldn’t sign. As I read it, the clause would give Routledge/T&F/Informa the right to settle third-party claims (including frivolous defamation suits) at my expense and without my consent … (more)
[Leiter Reports: A Philosophy Blog, 17 March 2026]
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