Attorney Andrea McNairy of Brown & Crouppen explains that defamation happens when someone makes a false statement that harms another’s reputation — whether it’s libel (written) or slander (spoken).

As the present bench has signalled, the question of whether this colonial-era offence continues to serve a purpose in a democracy remains open. In 2016, the Supreme Court had upheld criminal ...

The decision adds to the Second Circuit’s growing body of law on defamation claims involving rap lyrics, and offers a ...

A judge tossed the president's initial lawsuit against the newspaper last month, calling it "improper" and "invective." ...

A Florida jury has awarded 85-year-old golf legend Jack Nicklaus $50 million in a defamation lawsuit against his former ...