Listen and Learn -- Intentional Torts: Defamation

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about defamation -- a topic you might see on a Torts essay along with other intentional torts, and sometimes on the MBE as well. We also highlight some of the other intentional torts that are commonly triggered in a defamation fact pattern.
In this episode, we discuss:

• The five elements of defamation
• When is a statement of opinion actionable?
• The difference between defamation claims brought by private figures and public figures
• The "slander per se" rule for damages
• Analyzing three fact patterns involving defamation claims
• What are the common defenses to defamation?

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