The answer is unclear based on a recent decision from the First Circuit Court of Appeals. In that case, the court allowed a lawsuit by a former Staples salesman against the company for libel after a vice president sent an e-mail to about employees saying the salesman had been fired for violations of company procedures regarding expenses, which was true. Many media law experts are concerned about the impact of this decision on news agencies’ ability to report the news. For the complete story, click here.
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