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Abuse of Qualified Privilege? State Appellate Court Revives Defamation Suit for Mid-Surgery Statement

Abuse of Qualified Privilege? State Appellate Court Revives Defamation Suit for Mid-Surgery Statement An Illinois appellate court ruled that summary judgment was improper because questions remain ...
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The "Privilege" Defense in a Defamation Case

Before filing any civil lawsuit, it is important to consider the possible defenses your opponent may raise. This is particularly important is cases involving defamation, a civil claim that arises from ...
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N.Y.: Absolute or Qualified Privilege for U-5 Statements?

Under rules applicable to members of the NASD and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), member firms must report the termination of employment of any registered person within 30 days on a termination ...
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SLAPPed Around—Defamation, Anti-SLAPP Legislation and the Defence of Qualified Privilege

On September 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered judgment in Bent v Platnick, 2020 SCC 23, the first case interpreting the provisions under s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act ...