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Telling the truth is not a tort

January 25, 2017 | By DEBORAH LA FETRA

Embedded in American mythology is the legend of young George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, and, when confronted by his father, confessing "I cannot tell a lie." Since our earliest days, American law has placed high value on the communication of truthful information, in recognition that an open society encourages trade and business relatio ...