Defamation Laws
Defamation Laws
Defamation laws pertain to any act of defamatory action, which can be defined as words, sentiments, or statement spoken with regard to an individual or entity that may paint them
Slander
In order to accuse someone of slander, the victim must prove slanderous acts. Slanderous acts may be committed anonymously or directly. Those acts may include gossip which hurts the reputation
Libel
What is Libel? Libel is a common law tort, governed by state law, in which an individual makes a written "publication" of a defamatory statement of and concerning the plaintiff
