Re: Defamation
Something a lot of people forget - it what they are saying is true, there is no defamation.
If it's untrue, but there's potentially an action in slander, if verbal, or libel if it's written. For slander, generally you need to be able to prove an actual loss. For libel you can take an action without having to prove an actual loss.
You need good legal advice tailored to your particular situation. Don't rely on the advice here.