Friday, Apr. 29, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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In this class, learn what to consider before filing a lawsuit for libel or slander (defamation). If someone makes untrue, damaging statements about you that may be grounds for a defamation lawsuit.  But these types of lawsuits are notoriously difficult to litigate successfully, are subject to many potential defenses, and often result in unintended blowback for a plaintiff. Learn from an experienced civil litigator who has brought and defended many significant cases involving defamation claims in federal and state courts. 

 Class covers:

• How to determine if you have a viable defamation claim
• Libel vs. slander: different types of defamation
• How to assess whether the possible benefits of bringing a defamation lawsuit outweigh the costs
• Common defenses to a defamation claim
• Where and how to file, and important deadlines and time limits
• Calculating damages in a defamation lawsuit

Presented by: Michael Dore, Litigation Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Registration fee: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.