New York’s 2020 anti-SLAPP law, meant to block frivolous suits, now makes it very hard for individuals to pursue valid ...

A state Senate panel on Wednesday gave initial approval to a proposal that would change the state's defamation laws, with critics of the measure calling it unconstitutional, vague and ...

Defamation refers to a false statement made about someone that injures their reputation. It is a type of tort that allows the injured party to seek compensation for damage caused to their reputation, ...

Defamation plaintiffs are increasingly turning to federal courts in states with strong anti-SLAPP statutes, seeking a more favorable forum. This shift highlights the complex interplay between state ...

Defamation, slander, and libel are terms that are frequently confused with each other, LegalZoom says. They all fall into the same category of law and have to do with communications that falsely ...

The legal intersection of music, poetry, and defamation presents a fascinating landscape where creativity collides with reputational interests. The recent decision in Graham v. UMG Recordings, ...

One attorney said the measure is overly broad and would lead to entire articles being removed “if one sentence is disputed.” Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, pictured on March 3, is sponsoring a bill ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Only individuals should be allowed to file defamation suits, said former Federal Court judge Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal. Speaking at the “Defamation Law Reform: Revisiting the Defamation ...