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Updated by David N Lowry on Sep 03, 2013
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Libel and Slander

Here are resources for you to review to help you better understand the law of libel and slander in the United States

Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts

Classic libel case

New York Times v. Sullivan

A classic case of libel law and public figures

DEFAMATION IN THE INTERNET AGE

DEFAMATION IN THE INTERNET AGE: MISSOURI’S
JURISDICTIONAL FIGHT BEGINS WITH
BALDWIN V. FISCHER-SMITH

Elements of Libel and Slander

Defamation laws protect the reputations of individuals and other entities (such as businesses) from untrue and damaging statements. Libel refers to statements that can be seen (typically written and published), while slander occurs when a defamatory statement is spoken or otherwise audible (such as a radio broadcast).

Defamation Flow Chart

Constitutional Law Defamation Flow Chart

Defamation

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