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What is contributory negligence?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Contributory negligence is a legal rule that can bar you from recovering any damages if you’re found even 1% at fault for an accident. Only a handful of jurisdictions still follow this strict doctrine, making fault allocation crucial in injury claims. This article explains how contributory negligence works, where it applies, common exceptions, and how […]
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Civil Litigation Personal Injury
Tort Law

What is intentional infliction of emotional distress?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) is a civil claim requiring 4 elements: extreme and outrageous conduct, intent or reckless disregard, causation, and severe emotional distress. If proven, a victim may recover damages for mental anguish and related harms, sometimes without physical injury. This article explains IIED basics, common examples, damages, and defenses. Intentional infliction […]
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Privacy Law

What is invasion of privacy?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Invasion of privacy is a legal violation that generally falls into 4 categories: intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light, and appropriation of name/likeness. It occurs when someone unlawfully intrudes on your seclusion, publicizes private information, or exploits your identity without consent. This article explains each type, common examples, and legal options for victims. […]
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Civil Litigation Defamation Law
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What is slander?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Slander is spoken defamation—false verbal statements that harm someone’s reputation. Unlike libel, which is written, slander is communicated orally in conversations, speeches, or broadcasts and must generally be proven false and damaging. This article explains the elements of slander, common examples, and legal options. Slander is a form of spoken defamation that occurs when someone […]
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Media & Entertainment Law

What is libel?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Libel is written defamation: a false statement published in a fixed medium (like print or online) that harms someone’s reputation. To prove it, a claimant generally must show publication, falsity, identification, and reputational damage (plus fault). This article explains libel’s key elements, examples, and common defenses. Understanding Libel: Written Defamation Explained Libel is a form […]
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Civil Litigation Defamation Law
Media & First Amendment Law

What is defamation?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Defamation is a false statement of fact about someone, shared with at least one other person, that harms their reputation. It can be written (libel) or spoken (slander), and claims generally require falsity, publication, fault, and damages. This article explains defamation’s definition, libel vs. slander, and common defenses. Defamation is a legal term that describes […]
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Employment Law Labor and Employment Litigation
Wrongful Termination Law

What is wrongful termination?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Wrongful termination is when an employer fires you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or retaliation, despite at-will employment rules. Federal and state laws and, sometimes, contracts or company policies can limit when a firing is lawful. This article explains the definition, common illegal reasons, and steps to protect your rights. Wrongful termination happens […]
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Wrongful Death

What is wrongful death?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Wrongful death is a civil claim for a preventable death caused by another person’s negligence or intentional misconduct. It commonly involves car crashes, unsafe workplaces, or medical errors where reasonable care could have avoided the death. This article explains what qualifies as wrongful death and the basics of pursuing compensation. Understanding Wrongful Death When someone […]
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Professional Liability

What is legal malpractice?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Legal malpractice is when an attorney breaches the professional duty of care and a client suffers measurable harm, often financial loss. To win a claim, clients generally must show duty, breach, causation, and damages. This article explains attorney negligence, common examples, and the basics of legal malpractice claims. Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails […]
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Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Professional Liability

What is medical malpractice?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s care falls below the accepted standard and causes patient harm, typically proven by 4 elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. It can happen in any setting, from hospitals and ERs to clinics and private practices. This article explains common malpractice types and what generally qualifies as a claim. […]
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