Insights: Results

Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Case Against Bauer Media

by Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth represents Rebel Wilson in a high-profile defamation trial, securing a unanimous jury verdict.

How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.

Netflix Sued Over Alleged Defamation in Mega Hit The Queen’s Gambit

by John Ettorre

Netflix is facing a lawsuit from a real chess Grandmaster whose name was referenced inaccurately in The Queen's Gambit.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: The Best Lawyers Honorees Behind the Litigation

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers takes a look at the recognized legal talent representing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in their ongoing defamation trial.

An Employer’s Guidebook to Responding to Online Harassment

by Brent Siler and Belle Harris

Navigating online defamation against your business requires strategic responses. Two employment lawyers guide how to leverage contracts, understand social media limitations and the risks of legal action.

A Historic Settlement and the Start of Sweeping Change

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder made U.S. history in 2022 by securing a landmark wrongful death settlement on behalf of the families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims. That trailblazing result demonstrated the breadth and depth of the firm’s experience and practice areas. The work continues, as the firm prepares for a related, high-profile defamation trial in the fall.

Michael Baughman, Pennsylvania’s 2018 Lawyer of the Year in Media Law

by Abigail Rowe

An interview with Michael Baughman, who was recognized with the 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" award in media law.

Protecting Patients, Families and the Public: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC

by Justin Smulison

Thousands of patients experience unfathomable pain while being treated. Some turn to Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC for justice, empathic counsel and results.

Announcing the 2022 Canada's Best Lawyers Publication

by Best Lawyers

Featuring the top legal talent in Canada.

Can President Trump Change Libel Law?

by Deborah Drooz and Barry Langberg

In the News: Georgia

by Best Lawyers

Trinity Hundredmark wins a Moxie Award; Pete Robinson joins King & Spalding; and L. Lin Wood goes against Elon Musk.

What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?

by John M. Goralka

The high-profile divorce between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard raises questions about the legal impact of prenuptial agreements—and what happens without one.

Securing Justice in the Aftermath of Tragedy

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder has always fought for truth. In 2022, the firm exposed how an infamous opportunist weaponized lies and misinformation at the expense of families still grieving those taken in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. After several years in and out of the courtroom, the firm’s advocacy resulted a historic $1.4 billion verdict in Connecticut's Superior Court.

Education by Trial: Cultivating Legal Expertise in the Courtroom

by Margo Pierce

The intricacies of complex lawsuits require extensive knowledge of the legal precedent. But they also demand a high level of skill in every discipline needed to succeed at trial, such as analyzing technical reports and deposing expert witnesses.

L. Martin Nussbaum - Denver 2021 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

Nonprofit/Charities Law Denver, Colorado

An Interview With Jean-Paul Jassy of Jassy Vick Carolan

by Best Lawyers

The 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" winner for First Amendment Law in Los Angeles speaks about his career highlights.