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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 -
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Recent Decision Shows the Heavy Burden of Actual Malice in Defamation Suits

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Ever since the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), to succeed on a defamation claim, plaintiffs who are also public figures have a constitutional requirement to show that the defendant acted...more

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The Briefing: Diana Copeland – “Surviving R. Kelly” But Not Netflix’s Motion to Dismiss

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In this installment of The Briefing, Scott Hervey & Jessica Corpuz cover the landmark defamation case Copeland v. Netflix—dissecting the high bar for public figures to prove defamation and the critical concept of “actual...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: Diana Copeland – “Surviving R. Kelly” But Not Netflix’s Motion to Dismiss

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In this installment of The Briefing, Scott Hervey & Jessica Corpuz cover the landmark defamation case Copeland v. Netflix—dissecting the high bar for public figures to prove defamation and the critical concept of “actual...more

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Patel v. CNN: Public Figures Suing the Media for Defamation Lose Most of the Time

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In a case, as they say, ripped from the headlines, the Virginia Court of Appeals has put on a clinic explaining the inter-play between the First Amendment and defamation law.  The Court, in Patel v. CNN  made clear that...more

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The "Privilege" Defense in a Defamation Case

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Before filing any civil lawsuit, it is important to consider the possible defenses your opponent may raise. This is particularly important is cases involving defamation, a civil claim that arises from the negligent,...more

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