Image/Reputation Damage From Media News Reports: Is it Legally Actionable?
Many moons ago when I was a reporter for the New York Times, a popular crude joking analogy of “what is news” noted if a boy scout helped...
Reputation Damage Can Emanate From Actions/In-Actions...As Well As Words
While defamation (e.g. libel, slander) is the primary cause of reputation harm, certain types of actions or in-actions can be equally damagi
Defamation Defense: Is There a Third “Bite of the Apple” Available?
While "truth" and "protected opinion" are the two basic defenses for defamation, a third option - "Common Belief&qu
Image/Reputation/Brand Damage: Does Litigation Solve the Problem?
Litigation is important to get justice for defamation or reputation, image or brand damage but it doesn't solve the problem. That requi
Professional Malpractive or Failure to Perform: When Communications Go Awry
In the communications field, there are numerous types of professions and service providers that are utilized to communicate for numerous...
Defamation: The Guiding Principles Which Lead to Reputation Damage
Understanding the cause and effect of certain actions intersecting with human psychology and behavior often results in defamation and reputa
Harmful Media Exposure: Beware of the Hidden Sources of Damage
Defamation (e.g. libel, slander) by the media is often easy to detect. It's the hidden ways that that the media can create a negative p
Defamation Cases: Why an Expert Witness is Vital
In defamation cases, having an expert witness is critical to a successful outcome for either the plaintiff or defendant.
Defamation: The Stain That Can Never Be Removed
Defamation is a negative form of communications directed at someone or something that has short and long term consequences and can rarely be
Negative Communications: The Process of Absorption and Transmission
Negative communications cause irreparable harm and have severe short and long term consequences.