If you’re considering filing a defamation lawsuit, you may wonder, how long will this process take? This is a common – and important – question for any defamation plaintiff to ask. Anyone contemplating bringing a defamation...more
Defamation, in general, is designed to provide individuals with a remedy for false statements that harm their reputation. The level of fault you have to prove against the speaker of the defamatory statement varies depending...more
What Is Defamation Per Se?
An integral component of any defamation claim – whether slander or libel – is pleading and proving that the false and defamatory statement has caused harm. The plaintiff’s burden of...more
Incidents of defamation and online harassment have become increasingly prevalent as society relies more and more on the internet to communicate and share information. The increased use of social media to connect, in both...more
While litigation can be an effective way of obtaining relief, there are a number of factors to consider before filing a lawsuit – both legal and practical. Typically, a good place to start is determining whether the facts and...more
Damages are an element to proving almost any civil claim, but is an essential element to all defamation and privacy claims. For those who have experienced online defamation and online harassment, it may seem obvious that you...more