McGuireWoods and Former Partner Assert Absolute Privilege in Defamation Case Appeal in North Carolina

In a recent legal development, McGuireWoods LLP and a former partner have presented their case to a North Carolina state appeals court, contending that they are protected by absolute privilege regarding allegedly defamatory statements. These statements were made during an investigation into the former CEO of a managed care organization. They argue that the trial court erred in not granting them a pretrial win. The legal team from McGuireWoods maintains that their communications fall under absolute privilege, a legal protection often invoked in judicial proceedings to safeguard statements made in the course of litigation. Full details of the case can be read in Law360’s coverage.