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Bookmark or Share- Defamation - WikipediaDefamation is a communication that injures a third party's reputation and causes a legally redressable injury. The precise legal definition of defamation varies from country to country.
- Harm to Reputation and the Law of Defamation - Law SoupThis is a guide to the laws about harm to a person’s reputation, which in “legalese” is known as defamation. In general, speech, which can mean speaking, writing, or even artistic expression, is strongly protected by the 1st amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
- United States defamation law - WikipediaThe origins of the United States' defamation laws pre-date the American Revolution; one influential case in 1734 involved John Peter Zenger and established precedent that "The Truth" is an absolute defense against charges of libel.
- Defamation - Definition, Examples, Cases, ProcessesAmerican defamation law only allows a victim one claim per publication of a defamatory statement, regardless of how many places it was published. In addition, each state has its own definition of exactly what constitutes defamation, some more lenient than others.
- Libel, Slander, and Defamation Law: The Basics - FindLawFindLaw explains defamation, libel, and slander, detailing legal standards, defenses, and damages. Discover how social media impacts defamation law today.
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