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Defamation Qualified Privilege

Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement... more +
Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement was communicated or published to a third party 3) the defendant caused the statement to be communicated or published, either intentionally or at least negligently 4) some harm was suffered as a result. less -
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Can I Sue the Media for Defamation?

Freedom of the press is a crucial component of the First Amendment of the Constitution and our society as a whole. While most media entities take the protections provided by the First Amendment seriously and do an excellent...more

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Google Reviews - Qualified Privilege Defence Upheld in Defamation Claim

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The Victorian Supreme Court (the Court) recently upheld a statutory qualified privilege defence in novel circumstances. The defence was applied in respect of what were otherwise found to be defamatory Google reviews. This was...more

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Recent Texas Court Decision Highlights the Risks of Defamation in Internal Misconduct Investigations

Employers understand they have an obligation to investigate complaints of workplace misconduct. However, communications made during internal investigations are not totally without risk....more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Writing for Law360, David C. Henderson Examines Employee Defamation Claims

David C. Henderson, a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department, wrote an article about the complexities of defamation claims in Law360. In the article, “3 Key Points About Mass. Employee Defamation Claims,” David noted that...more

Proskauer - Corporate Defense and Disputes

Texas Supreme Court: Companies Shielded from Defamation Claims for Statements in Internal Investigation Reports

Last week, the Texas Supreme Court joined the majority of jurisdictions in holding that a company enjoys an absolute privilege when providing the Department of Justice (DOJ) with an internal investigation report containing...more

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In Front, Inc. v. Khalil, NY Court of Appeals refuses to extend absolute immunity from defamation claims accorded litigation...

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Answering the open question of whether pre-litigation communications by attorneys are entitled to the same absolute privilege from defamation claims as litigation communications, the Court of Appeals has just held that they...more

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Virginia Supreme Court Clarifies the Law on Defamation

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On October 31, 2013, the Virginia Supreme Court published its opinion in Cashion v. Smith, et al. This opinion provides invaluable guidance on the elements of and defenses to defamation claims....more

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