In the US truth is adequate defence against libel.
In the US courts allow argument in the alternative, but frown upon those who wish to both possess and ingest their cakes.
pp16-17:
> It is apparent to the Court that X Corp. wishes to have it both ways — to be spared the burdens of pleading a defamation claim, while bemoaning the harm to its reputation, and seeking punishing damages based on reputational harm.
In the US courts allow argument in the alternative, but frown upon those who wish to both possess and ingest their cakes.
pp16-17:
> It is apparent to the Court that X Corp. wishes to have it both ways — to be spared the burdens of pleading a defamation claim, while bemoaning the harm to its reputation, and seeking punishing damages based on reputational harm.