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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 -
Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Freedom (But with Consequences): In Delaware, Absolute Litigation Privilege Inapplicable to Nullify Contractual Non-Disparagement...

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The absolute litigation privilege is a long-standing legal principle that statements made during the course of a judicial proceeding by participants in the proceeding (whether parties, attorneys, witnesses, or judges) are...more

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

California Business Divorce: The Unfortunate, and Common, Reality of Defamation After a Business Divorce

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So you carefully negotiated a dissolution or separation from your former business partner in what seemed like an amicable parting… but then you wound up in litigation anyway. “How is that possible?” you ask. Unfortunately, it...more

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