Defamation

The line between defamation and free speech is not always clear. Free societies value citizens’ freedom to speak their minds. However, a person’s or business’s reputation should not be destroyed by lies. Defamation in written form is called “libel” and “slander” when...

Pennsylvania is one of several states allowing defamation and false light claims, as both protect people and entities from different harms resulting from incorrect statements. Significantly, unlike the law of defamation, false light invasion of privacy offers redress...