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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

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[Webinar] Avoiding the Traps and Perils of Engaging in High-Profile/Public Figure Cases Successfully - November 29th, 12:00 pm -...

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Working in the shadows of projects where clients are highly visible and with much of their reputation and future at stake can cause a significant amount of stress. There can be significant pressure within an organization to...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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The Second Circuit Eliminates Iqbal Hearings

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The Second Circuit has breathed new life into Sarah Palin’s case against the New York Times by rejecting the use of an unusual “Iqbal” hearing to determine the plausibility of her allegations....more

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Urban Meyer and Ohio State Become Yet Another Cautionary Tale of What Not to Do

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Urban Meyer, one of collegiate football’s most lauded and recognizable coaches, is undoubtedly in hot water. Whether he will join the ranks of the unemployed, however, is yet to be determined, along with the resolution of a...more

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