Category Archives: Defamation of Character

What are Dignitary Torts?

Posted on February 4, 2019 by admin

When it comes to your quality of life, a root of happiness and success stems from self-esteem and self-respect.  Needless to say, your self-dignity is highly valuable, and arguably, priceless. So what does this have to do with dignitary torts? … Continue reading →

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4 Primary Factors to Establish a Case for Defamation

Posted on November 23, 2018 by admin

As children, we are taught that if we have nothing nice to say, we should not say anything at all. But in a world where so many people have access to technologies like phones, computers, cameras, and more, it has … Continue reading →

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Proving Libel or Slander in a Defamation Lawsuit

Posted on January 24, 2017 by admin

What protection do we have against those who wish to harm us, not physically, but in terms of our reputation and personal contentment? The answer: defamation laws. Defamation laws are set to protect individuals and entities (i.e. companies, organizations, corporations, … Continue reading →

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The Legal Concepts Surrounding Libel, Slander, and Defamation of Character

Posted on September 22, 2016 by admin

When someone’s words, whether written or spoken, causes harm to another person’s reputation or source of revenue, it is a civil wrong referred to as defamation. This area of the law provides relief for those victimized by defamatory statements, which … Continue reading →

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Defining Defamation of Character

Posted on July 21, 2015 by admin

The term “Defamation of character” describes a situation in which a false statement or accusation is mentioned or written as fact about a person, and subsequently causes suffering and damage to that persons reputation. Defamation is also referred to as … Continue reading →

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