Several recent dismissals of defamation claims based on statements the courts found to be constitutionally protected opinion have reaffirmed the opinion defense as one of the most potent tools ...

Sarah Palin’s yearslong defamation case against The New York Times, potentially testing the extent of First Amendment ...

WilmerHale partner Felicia Ellsworth, representing the Times, said the piece at the center of the lawsuit is not about the former Alaska governor, but about a tragic incident of gun violence that ...

Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2 ...

Truth is an absolute defense to defamation under Pennsylvania law.” The defense motion explains the context as follows: Trump simply articulated his interpretation of the events at that time ...

Monique Holsey-Hyman continues her fight for damages after she was accused and cleared of extorting a developer.

Defamation plaintiffs are increasingly turning to federal courts in states with strong anti-SLAPP statutes, seeking a more favorable forum. This shift highlights the complex interplay between ...

And Professor Rolph says there are other defenses to defamation claims, too. “You can also have a complete defense to defamation if you are exercising a right of ‘fair comment,’ or what's ...

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to revisit defamation protections created in its landmark 1964 ruling, New York Times v. Sullivan. This precedent has been subject to scrutiny by President ...