OPINION
By the Court, HARDESTY, C.J.
In this appeal, we consider two issues of first impression in a business defamation action. First, we consider whether the absolute privilege applies to defamatory communications made by a nonlawyer in anticipation of a judicial proceeding. Second, we consider whether allegedly defamatory statements made about a business's product provide a basis for defamation per se or for business disparagement.
We conclude...
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