Browse 4 pleading requirements for defamation cases decided by D.C. Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
D.C. Circuit: Noerr-Pennington Doesn't Shield Defamation Counterclaims
Associated Press v. Taylor Budowich, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the plaintiff's motion to d...
D.C. Circuit Allows AP Defamation Suit Against Trump Aide to Proceed
Associated Press v. Taylor Budowich, decided by D.C. Circuit on June 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a defama...
Statements about vaccine advocacy are protected opinion, not defamation
Asante v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., decided by D.C. Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Asante, sued Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his organization for defamation, a...
D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim for Lack of Specificity
Hampton Dellinger v. Scott Bessent (ORDER AND OPINION), decided by D.C. Circuit on March 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a de...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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