Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 306: Listen and Learn -- Intentional Torts: Defamation
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 104: Listen and Learn -- Intentional Torts: Defamation
It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at the board from a disgruntled community member, assertions from...more
As readers of this Blog know, we often write about the pleading requirements under the Civil Practice Law and Rules (“CPLR”). In that regard, many of our articles involve cases in which CPLR 3016(b) is at issue – the...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
In a world where information travels at the speed of a click, protecting your reputation is more important than ever. When false and defamatory content is published online, it can rapidly spread to thousands of people in a...more
Defamation is the act of publishing false and damaging statements about a person or business to a third party. Traditionally, defamatory statements have been separated into two categories: slander and libel....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
"Qu'ils mangent de la brioche" Who knew that the decorative cake baking industry could be so contentious? Three years ago, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colo. Civil...more