Statements about public controversy are protected opinion, not defamation
Fourth Circuit · 2026-04-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Crystal Rice v. Scott Adams, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brough...
Fourth Circuit: Business criticism is protected opinion, not defamation
Fourth Circuit · 2025-08-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Salomon & Ludwin, LLC v. Jeremiah Winters, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment i...