Marshall O Dworkin

August 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Gottwald v. Sebert' Sheds Light on 'Public Figure' Claim for Defamation Suit Purposes

The Court of Appeals' recent decision in Gottwald v. Sebert, which took a broader approach to determining who qualifies as a "public figure" for defamation purposes may shed some light on the issue.

By James P. Chou and Marshall O. Dworkin

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