Category Archives: Slander

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

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