Category Archives: Defamation of Character

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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