Alpena is a town in Boone and Carroll counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 371 at the 2000 census. The Boone County portion of Alpena is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Alpena Arkansas

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What is defamation libel and slander law?

Defamation is any statement, whether written or oral, that injures the good name or reputation of another person. For a statement to be defamatory, it must not be true.

A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.

An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in Arkansas

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...