Sentences with phrase «taken in defamation actions»

Qualified privilege is a type of defense taken in defamation actions.

Not exact matches

Counsel for the 1st Defendant (Tiger Eye PI) took the view that in the event of a violation of the confidentiality rule the party affected may take action in defamation.

After the inquest I will look to take legal action for defamation in respect of these allegations.»

Although SLAPPs can take a variety of forms, many come in the form of a legal action for defamation or libel or for other civil claims including interference with contractual relations.

In addition, Khuong, who is being represented by lawyer Jean - François Bertrand, wants a public apology and said she reserves the right to take action for defamation.

«Libel tourism» is the practice of filing defamation actions in London courts to take advantage of the UK laws that are highly [some would say absurdly] favorable to plaintiffs.

As a result, it is unusual for attorneys to be willing to take defamation cases on a contingent fee basis, and the fees expended in litigating even a successful defamation action can exceed the total recovery.

Professor St. Lewis is a colleague whom I consider a friend and respect and admire, especially for the action that she took in bringing this defamation lawsuit.

By contrast, if the ISP had taken no action over the content of postings, it would not have had any liability in the defamation lawsuit.