So…figured as part of #lawchesstwitter I would weigh in on the Hans Niemann lawsuit—I also strongly recommend reading @AkivaMCohen ‘s analysis, which is excellent and covers procedural issues I don’t address. I limit my commentary on the defamation claim only. /1 Note: I am not a defamation expert, but have been on both sides of defamation litigation. I also am *not* examining whether Niemann cheated or not as a factual matter—this is solely commentary on the issues in the lawsuit. /2