1. The tort is "defamation" slander is just a form of it.
2. Maybe true in some states but definitely not all so your jurisdiction will matter.
3. The "actual malice" standard has nothing to do per se. Per se is about a need to show actual damages. "Actual malice" is about public figures
Maybe Kathyrn can tell all these lawyers that making false claims about someone's business (or how you think they were thrown out of the legal profession) is also slander per se and doesn't need to show malice.
May 7, 2025 18:18ARE YOU KIDDING
I don't feel the need to go into what the actual malice standard is but I'm gonna guess she doesn't know what that is either.
claims to be an ex-lawyer, actually chose the worst answer to every question on the LSAT
Dabi has risen to the level of nick rekieta. I'm so proud
Did... someone just try to per se past actual malice?
Man estate law is booming.
I do enjoy these threads. I get to learn new things and yet not feel like the stupidest person in the room because someone else has decided to lay a vigorous claim to the position already.
brb - I just need to go pop some popcorn real quick.
