Sentences with phrase «against defamation»

In fact, the strongest defense against a defamation claim is if the statement in question is actually true.

The best defence against a defamation suit is to show that everything you said is 100 % true.

A Yelp reviewer who successfully defended against defamation claims couldn't claim attorneys» fees under Va..

Isn't there any law against defamation that Philipp could use to sue the journal?

By world standards, the United States (US) is very lax against defamation, particularly against public figures.

The nominations for the 27th GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Association Against Defamation) Media Awards in 31 categories covering all areas of media (including Film, Television, Journalism) have chosen Carol, The Danish Girl, Dope, Freeheld and Grandma as their top films in wide release for 2015.

Legitimate cybersmear cases and illegitimate cyberSLAPPs are both filed as defamation claims and can appear indistinguishable at first glance, making it difficult to balance one person's right to speak anonymously against another person's right to protect his or her reputation against defamation.

Fair comment is a defense against defamation claims where the statement at issue is an expression of opinion, reasonably based on (preferably disclosed or well - known) true facts, which is on a matter of public concern, and which is the honest opinion of the speaker which was not made specifically to cause harm.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ruled that the «fair - report privilege» protects the media against defamation claims for news reports that accurately summarize official press conferences held by law enforcement or law enforcement agencies» official press releases.

Under Maine law, an employer has a qualified privilege against a defamation claim by a former employee, meaning as long as the employer is truthful and does not act maliciously, it is immune from liability.

The knowledge by a defendant that a reckless disregard for the truth may defeat any defences against defamation still has the effect of encouraging those making public statements to ensure that some efforts are made to ensure their veracity.

However, the competing right to protect against defamation has been given priority in Canada.

He is a 2010 nominee and the 2009 winner of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) award for online journalism as well as the 2008 National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) winner for column writing.

To me, it seemed as if Hale filed irresponsible comments and invoked the shield law to defend against a defamation claim.

In Canada as in the US, truth is a defence against defamation.

He is a 2010 nominee and the 2009 winner of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) award for online journalism, and a 2010 and 2008 honoree of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) for column writing.

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, or GLAAD, was working Tuesday to gather criticism of Worley's comments from other North Carolina pastors.

However much we may wish to assert the goodness and even the playfulness of sexuality (I remain persuaded that we both may and must assert this against all defamations of God's gifts), we must not forget that we assert this in the face of a fallen condition in which sexuality has become perilous, fraught with the temptation to do violence to one another.

He has served on the media - strategy team of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and worked in the finance department of the Democratic National Committee.

South African Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (SA GLAAD) denounces the Kampala conference.

Johnson, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2002, serves as the deputy director of media programs for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Jason has held positions with Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and Obama for America, as well as volunteer leadership with Rock the Vote, the New York LGBT Community Center, and the 2009 National Equality March in Washington, D.C..

Actress Cynthia Nixon addresses the crowd during the 18th annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) award show in New York March 26, 2007.

He's held positions with Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and Obama for America.

Tinder developed the new gender identity feature with help from Nick Adams of GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), trans activist Andrea James and the creative team of «Transparent.»

«Dallas Buyers Club» is leading this year's GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) nominations.

GLAAD, The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, announces their annual awards in two parts each year.

Facebook and Twitter are turning purple today in support of «Spirit Day,» an initiative of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).

Dragon Age: Inquisition is being recognized by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for its portrayal of LGBT characters.

He has also served in numerous roles with the San Fernando Valley Bar Association Board, as a board member and co-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and as a board member of the National LGBT Bar Association.

Though the Bills add no new definitions to the Codes, GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) offers the following:

A spokesperson for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) told BuzzFeed that Facebook's decision to remove the identity - based targeting option could prevent malicious behavior targeting the LGBTQ community.

«This practice is seen as protection against defamation and a good privacy practice before releasing more sensitive information such as past salary.»