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Misinformation on the Campaign Trail: Navigating Defamation Law in Modern Politics

Name: Misinformation on the Campaign Trail: Navigating Defamation Law in Modern Politics
Start: 2025-09-06T12:00:00+0000
Location: California Political Attorneys Association

When: September 6, 2025 at 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Speakers: Cynthia Castillo, MaryJo Lopez-Oneal

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California Political Attorneys Association

Cynthia Castillo, Nate Garhart, and MaryJo Lopez-Oneal presented the session "Misinformation on the Campaign Trail: Navigating Defamation Law in Modern Politics" at the California Political Attorneys Association's 2025 Annual Retreat.

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