Defamation, Slander and Libel

Libel vs. Slander: Different Types of Defamation

Learn the differences between slander and libel defamatory statements.

Social Media and Online Defamation

There are two main types of defamation: libel, or written defamation, and slander, or verbal defamation.

Defamation Law Made Simple

Learn the basics of slander and libel -- the rules about who can say what without getting into legal hot water.

Defamation, Libel, and Slander: Key Elements of a Claim

Learn what a plaintiff needs to prove in order to hold someone liable for defamation.

The Statute of Limitations for Defamation Lawsuits

Understanding and abiding by the statutory lawsuit filing deadline is crucial to your defamation case.

Timeline of a Defamation Claim

A step-by-step look at a typical defamation case, plus tips on what to expect.

Damages in a Defamation Case

Figuring out how much your libel or slander claim might be worth at settlement or at trial.

Privileges and Defenses in Defamation Cases

Learn about the most common legal arguments that might be used to defeat a defamation claim.

Defamation, Public Officials, and the Media

It's a free country, but did he really just say that? And what does the media risk when they cry out, "But the emperor has no clothes!"?

Sample Demand Letter - Online Defamation

If you've been the subject of a defamatory statement made online or via social media, use this sample as a template when crafting your own demand letter.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in Michigan?

Get your libel or slander case filed in compliance with the Michigan statute of limitations for defamation lawsuits, or the court will almost certainly refuse to consider it.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in North Carolina?

Get your slander or libel lawsuit filed in line with North Carolina's statute of limitations for defamation cases, or the court will almost surely refuse to consider it.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in Texas?

The Texas defamation statute of limitations sets a strict time limit on your right to have the state's civil court system consider your libel or slander lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in Illinois?

The defamation statute of limitations in Illinois puts a strictly-enforced time limit on your right to have the civil court system consider your libel or slander lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in California?

California's defamation statute of limitations sets a strict time limit on your right to have the state's civil court system consider your libel or slander lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in Georgia?

Georgia's defamation statute of limitations sets a strict time limit on your right to have the state's civil court system consider your libel or slander lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have to File a Defamation Lawsuit in Florida?

The Florida defamation statute of limitations sets a strict time limit on your right to have the state's civil court system consider your libel or slander lawsuit.