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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Recent Decision Shows the Heavy Burden of Actual Malice in Defamation Suits

Ever since the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), to succeed on a defamation claim, plaintiffs who are also public figures have a constitutional requirement to show that the defendant acted...more

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Supplier Defendant Succeeds in Opposing Punitive Damages

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Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles - In this asbestos action, the court considered various defense motions. Defendant Western Auto Supply company filed a request opposing punitive damages, arguing...more

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Recent Texas Court Decision Highlights the Risks of Defamation in Internal Misconduct Investigations

Employers understand they have an obligation to investigate complaints of workplace misconduct. However, communications made during internal investigations are not totally without risk....more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Paramount Prevails in “Wolf of Wall Street” Defamation Suit

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In February 2014, Andrew Greene sued Paramount Pictures arguing that he was defamed in the blockbuster film, “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Greene’s four-year battle is now over after a New York federal judge dismissed his...more

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Chris Lazarini Further Examines Case Involving Advisor’s Effort to Avoid Paying a Promissory Note

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini examined further developments in a case involving a former UBS investment advisor’s attempt to prevent the company from collecting on promissory notes the advisor owed to UBS upon...more

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