Note: This page covers information specific to Pennsylvania. For general information concerning defamation, see the Defamation Law section of this guide. Elements of Defamation Although Pennsylvania courts invoke a complicated statutory definition found in 42 Pa. Cons. Stat...

Note: This page covers information specific to Virginia. For general information concerning defamation, see the general Defamation Law section of this guide. Elements of Defamation In Virginia, the elements of a defamation claim are publication of an actionable statement...

Note : This page covers information specific to the District of Columbia. For general information concerning false light see the general False Light section of this guide. The District of Columbia recognizes the tort of "false light." Plaintiffs can sue for false...

Note : This page covers information specific to Florida. For general information concerning false light see the general False Light section of this guide. Florida false light law is in flux. While some Florida appellate courts have recognized false light claims, the Florida...