Oct 29, 2025 Attorney’s Take: Defamation Lawsuits

Defamation lawsuits might make headlines, but in reality, they’re rare and risky. Attorney Stefanie Dorn explains why lawyers often avoid these cases, since truth is an absolute defense and damages are hard to prove. She uses the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni case to show how celebrity disputes differ from real-world defamation claims. Dorn cautions that suing for defamation is a bold move best suited for those with nothing to hide.