Monthly Archives: October 2009

How to file a defamation lawsuit for calumny

Calumny is a false statement that is aimed to hurt a person’s image or reputation.  It is also known as slander, libel, or commonly “defamation of character.”  Calumny can refer to the oral or written representation of false charges and statements used maliciously by one party to harm another party’s reputation.  Whether it be a … Continue reading

Difference Between Libel & Slander

Although you may be accustomed to mixing up slander and libel because they are so similar, there is a correct way to use the terms. Basically both of these terms, slander and libel, are used when referring to any such person, object, or business to give him/her harmful side effects. Most of the time when … Continue reading

What is the Anti-Defamation League and how does it combat antisemitism?

The Anti-Defamation League, otherwise known as the ADL is an organization founded in 1913 that professes “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Although they fight against all types of discrimination, the Anti-Defamation League primarily fights for the antisemitism cause.  They profess to do this … Continue reading

The 5 groups that experience the most discrimination in the workplace

Equal opportunity in the workplace is loosely defined as the ability to offer all types of people a fair chance for employment in the workforce.   Fairness in the the employment process has always been an issue around the world, and it continues to remain as one of the most consistent problems present in the United … Continue reading

How to avoid bigotry and racial profiling in the workplace

Bigotry is defined as the mindset of a person who is stubbornly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices, regardless of whether or not they are true.  If you are a recruiter for your company, you may experience bigotry within yourself, even if it is involuntary and unconscious.  Bigotry relates heavily to both … Continue reading

Types of defamation or slander

Slander against a person or organization can cause permanent damage to their reputation or financial status.  How can you recognize what is and what is not slander?  This article will explain some of the different types of slander. First off, slander is the oral or transitory form of defamation of character.  Defamation of character is … Continue reading

How to determine whether a statement against your company is defamatory

Defamatory statements can be damaging to your company.  Defamation of character is defined as “the communication of a statement that makes a claim, expressly stated or implied to be factual, that may give an individual, business, product, group, government or nation a negative image.” Any defamatory statement can cause damage to your company’s reputation or … Continue reading

Steps and tips for suing for libel

If somebody writes a statement about you or your company that you consider to be slanderous, you may want to consider suing for libel.  Libel is when a writer knowingly writes or prints a statement that is damaging to another party. It is different from slander, as slander is an oral defamation of character.  Libel … Continue reading

How to use defamation law to retaliate against libel or slander

Defamation law is the law of “defamation of character.”  That is, defamation law encompasses libel and slander as a cause of action.  Parties may use defamation law to their advantage, retaliating to defamatory statements against your person or company that may have caused damage to your reputation, financial status, or emotions. Libel and slander are … Continue reading

How to bring a lawsuit against malice

Malice, to most people, is a nasty feeling of wanting to hurt another person.  What many people do not know is that if malicious action is taken against one party, the other party has the civil right to bring a lawsuit.  This is called legal malice, or one party’s intent to cause harm to another … Continue reading