Defamation

Sherman & Howard's defamation attorneys excel at defending employers when individuals claim that personnel conveyed false statements to others that were harmful to the reputations of the individuals. The law splits defamation into two forms: slander, which is generally spoken; and libel, which is published in print medium. Defamation claims often arise from answers to reference check calls on former employees, communications to customers about former employees, statements to fellow workers, exaggerated communications about the private affairs of others and even sometimes communications made directly to the person claiming to have been defamed. Our team is well versed in obtaining the dismissal of such claims on legal grounds, short of trial, but will also vigorously defend clients in the trial of such cases. We also counsel employers on the best practices to minimize defamation liability, while accomplishing legitimate business objectives. In some instances, we represent employers that are the victims of defamatory communications.

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