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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

The "Privilege" Defense in a Defamation Case

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

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Defamation of a Public Figure vs. Private Figure

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Left Coast Appeals

This Week at the Ninth: Danish Cults and Defamation

This week, the Ninth Circuit addresses the First Amendment “limited-purpose public figure” doctrine in the context of a charitable organization’s fundraising activities.  The Court holds that charitable organizations...more

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