Practice point: A defendant looking to amend the answer to allege a counterclaim is not required to submit evidentiary proof.
Students should note that the tort of trade libel or injurious falsehood requires the knowing publication of false and derogatory statements calculated to prevent others from dealing with the plaintiff
Case: Banco Popular N. Am. v. Lieberman, NY Slip Op 06067 (1st Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion.
Tomorrow's issue: Labor Law.
