The course book and audiotapes of this 3.3-hour June 16, 2008 presentation by Eileen R. Kaufman, Esq., give attorneys an explanation of the history and development of the law of defamation – libel and slander – including many important and fascinating U.S. Supreme Court cases.

Ms. Kaufman, Professor of Law at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, New York, covers these important topics:

• Introduction

• The Three Common Law Elements of Defamation

• Distinction Between Slander And Libel

• “Truth”

• New York Times v. Sullivan

• Constitutional “Malice”

• Other U.S Supreme Court Cases

• Privileges And Defenses

• Hypothetical Case Analysis

• More