You may think you’ve heard everything. Unfortunately, some people haven’t learned that some things are better off unsaid. And, for that matter, not written down. Actually, some defamatory statements may actually have you shaking your head. Be that as it may, it first makes sense to understand what constitutes a defamation claim. First, in order […]

You may have read the article when it first came out. Maybe you even formed an opinion about the woman who is the subject of the story. Allegedly, there are some problems with the “facts” in the piece. Enough so, that they have resulted in a lawsuit involving a defamation claim. For starters, let’s look […]

If you’re considering a defamation lawsuit, you may be wondering how the defendant will attempt to fight it. Frankly, there’s the concern that their legal defense could mean the dismissal of your claim. Challenges to a defamation case can be difficult. The first could be an assertion that the lawsuit was not filed within the […]

It can be a tricky situation. The local newspaper has published a story that harms your reputation. You read up on defamation and decide you may have a libel case because the statements that hurt you were in writing.  However, the newspaper claims that their article involved matters of public concern. Does this exempt them […]

The customer is always right.  Or, so the saying goes.  But, what happens when an unhappy customer goes into full smear campaign mode?  They might just find themselves sued for defamation. First, let’s go over the fundamentals of defamation.  When words hurt another’s reputation, the author or speaker may be guilty of defamation.  If the […]