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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

He explained, "Defamation is very hard to prove. First and foremost, truth is an absolute defense to any defamatory statement. So regardless of the alleged defamatory statement, if a defendant can ...

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 ...