Libel Defendant Cannot Simply Deny Knowledge and Demand Summary Judgment, Legal Expert Says
A recent commentary highlights that defendants in libel cases cannot rely solely on claims of ignorance to avoid trial through summary judgment.
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A recent commentary highlights that defendants in libel cases cannot rely solely on claims of ignorance to avoid trial through summary judgment.
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