Actual Malice Cases in Second Circuit

Browse 2 actual malice cases decided by Second Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Actual Malice Opinions from Second Circuit (2)

O'Neill v. Deml

Statements to HR Protected by Qualified Privilege, Defamation Claim Dismissed

Second Circuit · 2025-08-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

O'Neill v. Deml, decided by Second Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim brought by a former...

Volokh v. James

Spy Accusation Lawsuit Dismissed Over Fair Report Privilege

Second Circuit · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Volokh v. James, decided by Second Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by Ilya Volo...

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Q: How many actual malice cases has Second Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 2 actual malice cases from Second Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in actual malice cases at Second Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2.

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