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How to Avoid a Lawsuit for Defamation

Defamation claims in the U.S. courts are growing exponentially… Given the broad and instant reach of television and the Internet, along with the heightened societal tensions both political, economic and pandemic related, defamation claims in the U.S. courts are growing exponentially. The buzz surrounding defamation claims against Rudy Giuliani, Fox News, and others related to […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 3, 2021

Defamation

How Businesses Can Combat Cyber-Defamation

In the digital age, a few keystrokes can seriously impact a company’s reputation. Businesses, particularly those who operate online, must be prepared to defend against cyber-defamation. Damaging statements can occur on a range of platforms, including blogs, social media, online review sites, and website comment sections.

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

March 12, 2018

Defamation

Entertainment Law: What Makes a Public Figure?

What Makes a Public Figure? When it comes to defamation, the distinction between public figures and lesser-known individuals is very important, but what makes a public figure? There’s a good chance most people who work in sports or entertainment are public figures, however, there is no guarantee they are considered as such. This is something […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 13, 2016

A Media Victory on Actual Malice

Understanding actual malice Public figures have always been required to leap tall hurdles when it comes to proving defamation – the law’s way of ensuring First Amendment rights – and those obstacles just grew a bit taller. How can one prove actual malice in a defamation suit? Proving actual malice in a defamation case To […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

December 31, 2015

Docudrama or Defamation?

Could a docudrama be considered defamation? Perri “Pebbles” Reid, the founder and former manager of all-girl R&B group TLC, filed a $40 million defamation lawsuit against Viacom on grounds that the recent VH1 film “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story” constituted defamation. However, Viacom argued that then film falls under the docudrama category and, as a result, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 6, 2015

Damages in Defamation Suits Restricted by NJ Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently held that plaintiffs in a defamation suit couldn’t recover both actual and presumed damages. The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently held that plaintiffs in a defamation suit couldn’t recover both actual and presumed damages. The case is NuWave Investment Corp. v. Hyman Beck & Co. The Facts […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

June 12, 2015

Proving Defamation Takes A Little Extra For Public Figures

In the U.S., proving defamation as a public figure is often harder than it is for people who live their lives outside of the public eye. Stars struggle in proving defamation all the time. Therefore, if you are considering filing a lawsuit alleging libel or slander, it is important to understand exactly what needs to […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 20, 2015

How Defamation Applies To The Bill Cosby Scandal

The rape and sexual assault allegations in the Bill Cosby scandal are by equal parts shocking and frustrating. Shocking, because if true, it is difficult and disturbing to believe that the comedian America has come to know and love over decades could perpetrate such heinous crimes. Frustrating, because statutes of limitations make it unlikely that […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

December 15, 2014

Nancy Grace Under Fire With Defamation & Slander Lawsuit

Slander, libel and defamation charges get thrown around a lot in the media, but many people don’t know precisely what they mean. In today’s blog post, I’d like to take a moment to discuss how these legal terms fit together before examining how they are applied in a case. Specifically, we’ll examine how slander charges […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 10, 2014

Defamation

Defamation, Abuse & Negligent Retention: The Life of Pop Stars

Pop star Kesha and songwriter-producer Lukasz Gottwald, aka Dr. Luke, are squaring off for a major lawsuit that includes allegations of rape, abuse, defamation and more. Each party has filed an extremely aggressive case against the other. We’ll discuss each case, but first we should define the trickier allegations. We’ll go into detail about the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 27, 2014

Read Terms of Online Agreement Before Clicking “I Accept”

If you routinely agree to the terms and conditions of online agreements without reading them, it is important to understand you could be subjecting yourself to liability. Companies are starting to insert some surprising clauses into these agreements. One current trend is for online companies to include a provision banning consumers from writing bad reviews […]

Author: Dan Brecher

May 20, 2014

Defamation

Rihanna Sued for Defamation by Former Bodyguard

Rihanna is known for her chart-topping hit songs, such as “Umbrella” and “What’s My Name,” but the pop singer has found herself in legal trouble, as her former bodyguard is suing for defamation. Geoffrey Keating claims the popstar made “nauseatingly offensive” and false statements about him in an email sent to him and his wife […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 16, 2014

Defamation

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