Defamation is a term that includes the acts of either libel or slander. In these, someone has to either write or speak a statement that damages another person's reputation in some way. While each situation may differ, there are general guidelines to satisfy in...
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Elements of a business defamation claim
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...
Identifying defamation vs. false light claims
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...