Sentences with phrase «defense 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.

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

Not exact matches

While the employer could succeed in defense against a lawsuit asserting defamation or tortious interference with an advantageous business relationship, it is often more prudent to avoid the potential lawsuit altogether.

Represented a non-profit organization in its successful defense against allegations of defamation in the Superior Court and assertion of Anti-SLAPP claims.

But would the fact that this is «in line» with other scuttlebutt make it «fair comment,» thereby providing a defense against «defamation?»