March 2022

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Researcher

By Dori Hanswirth and Sam Callahan

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter March 2022

The decision reaffirms the overriding importance of context under New York defamation law, particularly for statements made amid ongoing public controversies.

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