Defamatory Meaning
Docuseries Not Defamatory as a Matter of Law
Emmy ParsonsA Florida state court recently held that a docuseries titled Paul T. Goldman did not defame the woman on whom one of the main characters was based, holding that the series was not capable of defamatory meaning and was not “of and concerning” the plaintiff.
Essential Elements of a Libel Claim Are Indeed Essential
Jack GreinerMr. Weiler attempted to put the cart before the horse here by arguing that the impact of the statements – true or false – harmed his reputation. But a plaintiff can’t proceed without evidence to support an essential element.
Banks v. Cadwalladr – Meaning, Intention & Public Interest
Emma LinchThe length and detail of the judgment demonstrates the level of detail required to succeed in a public interest defence.
President Trump Is a Libel Bully Again and It’s Worse: He’s Suing from the White House
Susan E. SeagerDonald J. Trump the Libel Bully is back. But this time, rather than filing frivolous libel lawsuits against the press as a private citizen, Trump is filing meritless lawsuits against the press as president of the United States.