It used to be that statements made before private bodies were not absolutely privileged under Civil Code section 47(b). This meant that statements made at a judicial commission at a private medical society were not absolutely privileged, for example. Noting a gap in the law, the California legislature made it such that statements made "in the initiation or course of … [Read more...] about Defamation Defense: Other Proceedings
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What Are The Defenses To A Claim For Defamation?
Many of you have been asking me for a list of the major defenses to a claim for defamation. Well, without further ado, here they are: Truth. Discharge Of Official Duty. Judicial Proceedings. Legislative Proceedings. Other Official Proceedings. Proceedings Reviewable By Mandamus. Report Of Official Proceeding Or Complaint. Report Of Public Meeting. Consent. Common … [Read more...] about What Are The Defenses To A Claim For Defamation?