Nadeem Was a Blogger Who Provided Comments About Corporate Performance

question 8

Multiple Choice

Nadeem was a blogger who provided comments about corporate performance. On his blog he stated that Widget Company was in serious financial trouble and was preparing to lay off 200 employees. The price of Widget Company's stock immediately dropped $1.50. What tort will Widget Company use to bring an action against Nadeem?

• A) Defamation
• B) Slander
• C) Deceit
• D) Libel
• E) Nuisance

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Regardless Of Payment

A phrase indicating that an action or decision is to be made without considering the payment or compensation involved.

Police Protection

Services provided by law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and enforce the law.

Taxation

The process by which governments impose financial charges on individuals or entities, which funds public spending and services.

Voluntarily Pay

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