Both to an individual privately and to all people generally there is one goal at which they aim in what they choose to do and what they avoid. Summarily stated, this is happiness and its parts. 2. Let us, then, for the sake of giving an example of what might be more fully explored elsewhere, grasp what happiness is, simply stated, and the sources of its parts . . . Let … [Read more...] about A Good Reputation . . .
defamation of character
Does Using The Term “Guilty” Connote A Crime?
Plaintiffs commonly assume that courts will interpret alleged defamatory words in a strict or literal sense. But such is not the case. For example, in one case, a political candidate in Orange County filed a defamation suit against his opponent for discussing the investigation and reprimand of plaintiff for sexual harassment by the state Assembly. The defendant made a number of … [Read more...] about Does Using The Term “Guilty” Connote A Crime?
Defendants: How To Win A Defamation Case Without Filing An Anti-SLAPP Motion Or Going To Trial
As I sit here and enjoy another sunny day in Los Angeles, California, I think to myself, "man, I'm lucky." I get to litigate cases which intrigue me, and get to help people resolve their disputes without resorting to self-help (in most instances). But you're not here to listen to my idle musings. You're reading this because you want to know what's the single biggest … [Read more...] about Defendants: How To Win A Defamation Case Without Filing An Anti-SLAPP Motion Or Going To Trial
Celebrity Defamation: Part II
I was at a Kiwanis club meeting the other day and the topic of Tiger Woods came up. Someone mentioned that Tiger was in deep trouble (an obvious observation) and began to rattle off the names of each of Tiger's mistresses and then there was some generally commentary about Tiger's "transgressions." All in good taste, of course. What struck me about this conversation … [Read more...] about Celebrity Defamation: Part II
Is Defamation Litigation Out of Control?
Many people believe that defamation of character litigation is out of control. They go on and on about how rising costs are encouraging defendants to settle "frivolous" cases and "abusive" discovery procedures are chilling free speech. But they don't really offer any solutions to this so-called problem. Instead, they just talk, talk, and talk, and it's … [Read more...] about Is Defamation Litigation Out of Control?