In reviewing some of the topics that we've covered on the California Defamation Blog, I noticed that the topic of Trade Libel is conspicuously absent so I'm going to fix this over the next few posts. Today's post is short and simple. Here are the basic elements of a cause of action for Trade Libe to get us started: Defendant's false statement; Publication; Of matter … [Read more...] about What Are The Elements Of A Cause Of Action For Trade Libel?