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Are Insults, Critiques And Opinions Considered Defamatory?
Insults and epithets are not normally considered defamatory because they are generally seen as outbursts of emotion, with no real substance except to show intense dislike. A fair critique of a … more
I Want To Manage A Band. Do I Need A Contract?
It is always recommended that any agreement between parties be reduced to writing. While band management does not legally require a contract, it would be foolish to enter such a relationship … more
May Someone Other Than The Person Who Originally Made The Defamatory Statement Be Legally Liable In Defamation?
One who "publishes" a defamatory statement may be liable. However, 47 U.S.C. sec. 230 says that online service providers are not publishers of content posted by their users. Section 230 … more
What Damages Can I Recover From A Defamation Of Character Suit?
If you have been defamed you may seek both actual damages, to recover the harm that you have suffered, and punitive damages to punish the person who made the remark (and serve as an example to … more
What Are The Elements Of A Defamation Claim?
The party making a defamation claim (plaintiff) must ordinarily prove four elements: 1. a publication to one other than the person defamed; 2. a false statement of fact; 3. that … more