2. Legal Articles
  3. Defamation & Slander

REFINE BY AREAS

Search Legal Articles

Legal Articles, Defamation & Slander

Parents Held Liable for Consequences of Son's Bullying

Blog post on a case where the parents of a bully were found to be legally liable for their son's actions.

Cyberbullying: What Students and Parents Need to Know

Blog post on what cyberbullying is and what all parents should know about it.

Department of Education Implements New Bullying Policies

Blog post about new federal policies on bullying and cyberbullying ion schools.

Court Unconvinced By Country Club Wife's Emotional Distress Claim

Blog post about a woman who filed a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress when she was denied membership to a country club from which her husband had his membership cancelled.

Defamation: Lies, Rumors and Damages to Reputation

Blog post explaining what defamation is and how to prove you have been defamed.

Former Employee Awarded $45,000 in Defamation Lawsuit

Blog post about a former employee who was awarded damages of $45,000 from his former employer on a claim of defamation.

Defamation, Libel, and Slander: Similarities and Distinctions

Blog post explaining the definitions of defamation, libel, and slander as well as explaining how they are different from one another.

Chairman Awarded Nominal Damages for Defamation Claims

Blog post about a case where a small amount of damages were awarded for defamation claims.

The Elements of a Libel and Slander Claim: What to Know

Explanation of the elements of a defamation claim and how to prove that the claim is valid.

Italian Social Club Prevails In Libel Claims For Mafia Accusations

Article about a local Italian Social Club involved in a defamation case with a town resident who stated that the club had mafia affiliations.

Legal Articles Additional Disclaimer

Lawyer.com is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Content posted on Lawyer.com is the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated and is not reviewed or commented on by Lawyer.com. The application of law to any set of facts is a highly specialized skill, practiced by lawyers and often dependent on jurisdiction. Content on the site of a legal nature may or may not be accurate for a particular state or jurisdiction and may largely depend on specific circumstances surrounding individual cases, which may or may not be consistent with your circumstances or may no longer be up-to-date to the extent that laws have changed since posting. Legal articles therefore are for review as general research and for use in helping to gauge a lawyer's expertise on a matter. If you are seeking specific legal advice, Lawyer.com recommends that you contact a lawyer to review your specific issues. See Lawyer.com's full Terms of Use for more information.