Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns regarding defamation, you should consult a qualified legal ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

An integral component of any defamation claim – whether slander or libel – is pleading and proving that the false and defamatory statement has caused harm. The plaintiff’s burden of establishing the ...