In all of the exorbitant fallout fromMichael Kassans exit fromUTAearlier this month even the lawyers are getting shrapnel now.

This statement was made as if it was relaying a fact.

This statement by Freedman was malicious and intentional.

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Stated another way, a non-compete by defamation.

No stranger to the slings and arrows of the town, Freedman was quick to respond.

Facts are not defamation, the lawyer said, a slight repetition of previous swipes at his clients foe.

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Bryan Freedman

Shut up Freedman and UTA.

UTA say no way.

Behind all that is the competing realities of the circumstance.

Either way if is clear this defamation suit is far from the last word in this case.