| Unusual 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 two unusual "defenses" to defamation, the insubstantial but practical defense of I-dare-you-to-sue, and the real but rare defense of consent.More... |
| Wrongful Death & Survival |
| Every state has some type of wrongful death statute that allows for a decedent's beneficiaries to recover damages after a defendant willfully or negligently causes the decedent's death. Survival statutes relate to the claims of the decedent rather than those of his heirs. More... |
| Invasion of Privacy--Appropriation |
| The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable invasion of one's privacy causes harm.More... |
| Federal Volunteer Protection Act -- Applicability |
| The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) applies to "volunteers." More... |
| Federal Teacher Protection Act -- Exceptions |
| Under the federal Teacher Protection Act (TPA), a school employee may be immune from civil liability when a student is injured as a result of the employee's attempt to discipline or control the student. However, the TPA does not apply under some circumstances.More... |
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