Can a statement that is literally true be defamatory? While “traditional” defamation claims require a statement that is factually false, New York also recognizes defamation-by-implication—where a ...

Explore the differences between slander and libel, understand legal implications, and see real-world examples to better grasp defamation law.

Defamation generally refers to a false statement that is made to a third party, either verbally (slander) or in writing (libel), that results in injury to the plaintiff’s reputation. As demonstrated ...

Defamation refers to a false statement made about someone that injures their reputation. It is a type of tort that allows the injured party to seek compensation for damage caused to their reputation, ...

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 ...

It seems like the dust barely settles from the latest high-profile defamation stoush before the next set of litigants straps on the gloves and steps into the ring. Many of these cases raise eyebrows — ...

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may make it more difficult for news organizations to defeat vexatious litigation from powerful individuals. A recent Supreme Court ruling about medical malpractice ...

This piece is the second in a series on Australia’s defamation laws. You can read the first article here. Over recent years, forces like the #MeToo movement have shone a light on how Australia’s ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court today declined the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of New Hampshire’s petition for review of New Hampshire’s criminal defamation law, which makes it a ...