Libel v Slander + Republication
Written or typed out defamation, can also refer to anything published that can damage another's reputation
What is Libel?
Contains 3 general principles such as "offensive" and "not of legitimate public interest"
What is Publication of Private Facts?
The statement has to be ...
What is False?
Refers to defamation that is spoken
What is slander?
Examples of this includes the time
where a news report allegedly broadcast the plaintiff's comments out of context.
What is False Light invasion of privacy?
What is Fact?
Protects accurate and impartial reporting of legal documents filed in court.
What is the fair report privilege?
Concerned primarily with advertising departments as it deals with commercial exploitation
What is Misappropriation?
What is the plaintiff?
This defense may protect reliance on reputable news agencies such as the AP, but only if there's no reason to doubt the original story's accuracy.
What is Wire Service defense?
Subject to the same rules for libel and defamation as print sources
What is Publishing on the internet and social media?
In addition to being a matter of fact, false, concerning the plaintiff, the statement also has to have a requisite degree of ...