Before filing any civil lawsuit, it is important to consider the possible defenses your opponent may raise. This is particularly important is cases involving defamation, a civil claim that arises from ...

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, ...

Can a statement that is literally true be defamatory? While “traditional” defamation claims require a statement that is factually false, New York also recognizes defamation-by-implication—where a ...

A growing trend involves parties dissatisfied with the results of a Title IX grievance suing the opposing party for defamation related to allegations made during the Title IX process. This reality ...

Plaintiff is a high school boy with a disability who had a long-standing friendship with Defendant's son, M.S., another boy with a disability. Plaintiff is diagnosed with rare and serious genetic ...