In reviewing some of the topics that we've covered on the California Defamation Blog, I noticed that the topic of Trade Libel is conspicuously absent so I'm going to fix this over the next few posts. Today's post is short and simple. Here are the basic elements of a cause of action for Trade Libe to get us started: Defendant's false statement; Publication; Of matter … [Read more...] about What Are The Elements Of A Cause Of Action For Trade Libel?
Archives for January 2010
A Key Objection You May Be Overlooking In Anti-SLAPP Motions
Some people have complained lately that I've been way too focused on anti-SLAPP law here. Well, there's a reason for that. It's because SLAPP law plays an important part in just about every defamation case involving matters of public interest. It would be like talking about the Lakers without talking about Lamar Odom or Pau Gasol. Sure Kobe is the star of the team, but … [Read more...] about A Key Objection You May Be Overlooking In Anti-SLAPP Motions