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Defamation — which takes form in two types, libel and slander — is harm inflicted on another person's character or reputation by another person's actions. In the United States, defamation is a civil wrong, or tort, where individual freedom of speech is limited. These laws are used to stop false and/or offensive statements to harm another person's reputation. Libel, one among two types of defamation, refers to defamation that takes form in print or another seen medium, especially writing. On the other hand, if defamation takes place in spoken words, it is called slander. Generally, however the two types follow the same legal principles of defamation — the information must be published, wrongful, false, and derogatory to be taken to court.

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  • Recently, defamation has become a more serious issue online
  • Common defenses used in defamation cases are fair comment, opinion, and privilege

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    Defamation and libel are defined as a false statement that injures someone's reputation and exposes them to p...
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  • Defamation: Libel and Slander

    You may have heard the terms defamation, libel and slander used in the past, and particularly by the media whe...
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  • Elements Required for Defamation

    Defamation, whether libel or slander, is the making public of a false statement about a person that causes dam...
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  • Defamation and Freedom of Speech

    How can a defamation lawyer help when it comes to slander? When a person uses their right of free speech and f...
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    A large body of federal and state laws protects workers hired and terminated under fraudulent premises.  To pr...
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