First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections of free speech and the need to balance free speech rights with protections against defamation in US law
State-Specific Defamation Laws: Individual state statutes and case law governing defamation, including varying standards for libel and slander, and different statutes of limitations
New York Times v. Sullivan Standard: Key legal precedent establishing standards for defamation cases, particularly regarding public figures and the requirement of actual malice
Communications Decency Act: Federal legislation (Section 230) governing online defamation and internet service provider liability
Demand Letter Requirements: Specific legal requirements for defamation demand letters including identification of false statements, evidence of publication, proof of damages, and demands for retraction
Fact vs. Opinion Distinction: Legal distinction between statements of fact (which can be defamatory) and statements of opinion (which generally cannot be defamatory)
Proof of Damages: Requirements for demonstrating actual harm or damage to reputation caused by the defamatory statements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Relevant media law considerations, professional standards, and industry-specific publication rules that may affect defamation claims
