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Opinion Defenses to Defamation

Defamation lawsuits are not easy to win because the plaintiff must both prove the difficult elements of his or her case and avoid the many defenses to defamation. This article discusses some of the standard defenses to defamation, including the defense of opinion (More)

Bad Faith of Insurer - Failure to Defend

Parties to a contract have a duty to exercise good faith and fair dealing to not do anything to injure the rights of the other to receive the benefits of the agreement. This duty applies to parties to insurance policies that provide for an insurer's obligation to defend the insured (More)

Dram Shop Laws

Under a "dram shop law," a business that sells alcohol to an intoxicated customer may be liable when the customer injures a third party. Most dram shop cases involve drunk driving. (More)

Wrongful Criminal Prosecution

Criminal proceedings are not always brought against a guilty defendant. In the interest of protecting society by bringing criminals to justice, an innocent person is sometimes prosecuted. Under certain circumstances, an accused may later bring an action for wrongful criminal prosecution, or malicious prosecution (More)

Motor Vehicle Rules

Rules regarding the operation of motor vehicles on a state's highways are generally set forth in the state's vehicle code or transportation code. These rules often determine whether a defendant is liable for a motor vehicle or car accident. (More)

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