{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OK at Work","title":"Defamation vs. Disparagement Explained","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c911e7ad\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":310,"description":"In this episode of OK at Work, Offit Kurman attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger explain the difference between defamation and non-disparagement and why these terms often appear in business and employment agreements. They note that defamation is independently actionable without a contract and generally involves a false statement made to a third party that causes damage. Disparagement can be true or opinion-based but negative and is typically not actionable unless parties agree by contract not to disparage each other. They discuss how non-disparagement clauses, often paired with confidentiality provisions, are commonly used after disputes in employer-employee, partner, or business relationships to protect reputations and prevent harmful commentary.\n00:00 Intro and Topic01:04 Defamation Basics01:52 Disparagement Explained02:28 Why Contracts Include It03:34 Finality and Confidentiality04:32 Wrap Up and Sign Off","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EepdEV81x2V8ozzBRsnrlt30jQEIFVDPn7Yr9CG0Tac/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZGJj/NzI4YTI4YmE1Nzkz/YTM3NGZkOTNmYWU5/NTg4Zi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}