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Defamation cases around the country have been in the news lately. As a result of this interest, and because of the volume of comments posted on social media, most general practitioners can expect to get a call at some point regarding a potential defamation case. The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued two major decisions regarding defamation law in the last few years that have re-shaped how courts analyze claims and defenses in this area. This four-part series is for civil litigators to get up to speed on new developments in Minnesota defamation law.
Times listed are Central Time.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Defamation Claims in Minnesota after Maethner v. Someplace Safe and Johnson v. Freborg
Two recent Minnesota Supreme Court decisions have altered the landscape for defamation claims in Minnesota. Hear how the court decided these important precedential decisions and how these decisions will impact the analysis of defamation claims moving forward.
– V. John Ella; Fafinski Mark Johnson
– Timothy A. Sullivan; Ratwik Roszak & Maloney
Thursday, December 14, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Online Reviews and Social Media: A Breeding Ground for Defamation Claims
In this webcast, Brian Niemczyk explains defamation law principles to the world of online reviews. Topics include:
– Brian N. Niemczyk; Hellmuth & Johnson
Friday, December 15, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Defamation in the Workplace and Defenses to Defamation Claims
Defamation claims arising out of the workplace present special challenges for both plaintiff and defense counsel. There are many possible defenses to a defamation claim, however, including the qualified privilege defense and several others.
– V. John Ella; Fafinski Mark Johnson
– Anna M. Swiecichowski; Fafinski Mark Johnson
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Determining Damages, Trying Defamation Cases, and Settlement Considerations
Depending on the facts of the case, a plaintiff can potentially seek actual damages, presumed damages, and punitive damages. Predicting the amount of damages that may actually be awarded to a successful plaintiff is extremely difficult to do and, as a result, makes the determination of settlement vs. pursuing the day in court a very tricky one.
– Kyle S. Willems; Bassford Remele
– Jessica Kometz; Bassford Remele
$245
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This package provides 4.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
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Defamation Claims in Minnesota after Maethner v. Someplace Safe and Johnson v. Freborg
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
Online Reviews and Social Media: A Breeding Ground for Defamation Claims
1.0 standard CLE credit
Defamation in the Workplace and Defenses to Defamation Claims
1.0 standard CLE credit
Determining Damages, Trying Defamation Cases, and Settlement Considerations
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
