Comparing defamation and trade libel is like comparing apples and oranges. While both are similar (apples and oranges are fruit), they are fundamentally different in other ways. One key difference between the two is with respect to the harm each is designed to address or protect. Defamation is meant to protect the reputation of the person, whereas trade libel is designed to … [Read more...] about 3 Key Differences Between Defamation And Trade Libel
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What Is The Definition Of Trade Libel?
"Trade libel is defined as an intentional disparagement of the quality of property, which results in pecuniary damage to plaintiff." Erlich v. Etner (1964) 224 Cal.App.2d 69, 73, 36. … [Read more...] about What Is The Definition Of Trade Libel?
What Are The Elements Of A Cause Of Action For Trade Libel?
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?
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
Best Of California Defamation Law Blog: 2009
This has been an exciting year here at the California Defamation Law Blog, so I thought it'd be a good idea to highlight our top 10 favorite posts, considering page views, comments, and other forms of reader feedback. I hope you revisit and enjoy these posts. Here's to an even better 2010! Here they are: Do You Have A Case For Defamation? The Three Types Of Damages In … [Read more...] about Best Of California Defamation Law Blog: 2009