Category Archives: Libel

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