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Defamation
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The IP Law Blog
The Briefing: Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case
By Scott Hervey, Eric Caligiuri
https://youtu.be/G12YbVsZ5qk Discover how truth became the ultimate defense in the legal battle between Cynthia Love and Kanye West. Join Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri from Weintraub Tobin as they unpack…
Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
What are the Defenses to Libel and Defamation Claims in Ilinois
By Peter S. Lubin, Patrick Austermuehle
Under Illinois law, various defenses are recognized for libel actions. The first defense is the innocent construction doctrine. This doctrine posits that if a statement could be construed in a…
Simple Justice
Machado: DDA Angela Brunson Almost Ruined Joe Gatt’s Life
Actor Joe Gatt, of Game of Thrones and Star Trek Into Darkness fame, almost lost everything he worked for because of some unhinged prosecutor named Angela Brunson. Gatt worked his…
Religion Clause
Right Wing Catholic Website Will Close Down After Settling Defamation Lawsuit
AP reports on the imminent closing of the Church Militant website following the website's settlement of a defamation lawsuit. According to AP:A far-right, unofficial Catholic media website has agreed to…
Harvey & Binnall Insight & News
What is Defamation?
Defamation. It means something different to everyone, usually involving high profile celebrities, but what is defamation? Put simply; defamation is a false statement that harms a person or their reputation.…
Dispute Resolution Blog
Jurisprudence around Grant of Interim Injunction in Defamation Suits in India
By Vikash Kumar Jha, Nikhil Aradhe
Introduction: In civil proceedings in India, the standard for grant of interim injunction, is well established. The aggrieved party, seeking an injunction, must establish a three-part test to the satisfaction…
Mile High Estate Planning
High-Stakes Scandals: High-Profile Celebrity Lawsuit Disasters
By Blake Harris
Almost anyone could deal with a sticky lawsuit at some point, but the stakes are typically higher and garner a lot more attention when you’re a celebrity. You might have…
Angela Reddock-Wright Blog
Angela Reddock-Wright on Scripps News – Discussing Actress Gina Carano Suit Against Disney and Lucasfilm (February 7, 2024)
Religion Clause
Former Editor of Yiddish Children’s Magazine Sues Rabbinical Courts and Others Under RICO and Sherman Act
Suit was filed last month in a New York federal bankruptcy court against several rabbinical courts, rabbis, and other defendants charging Sherman Act and RICO violations. Plaintiff was the co-owner…
ESG Legal Solutions, LLC
Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded More than $1 Million in Defamation Case
This case will be stare decisis for using the courts to suppress a debate about scientists.