4 Wm. Mitchell J.L. & Prac. 1
By: Kristin Berger Parker and Ellen G. Sampson
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This paper looks at the kinds of statements that can be considered defamatory, the chilling effect that the tort of defamation has on the communication of important information, and also examines the similarities and distinctions between public and private defamation, focusing on the speech interests at hand. It then discusses the privilege defenses that courts have developed to alleviate the chilling effect of the tort, both in the public and private contexts. Finally, this paper considers how defamation and the privileges operate in the employment context. Read the rest of this entry »
