In a reputation dispute, the content of particular statements is examined in the context of the publication. It is necessary to determine whom the information concerns, precisely what is expressed and in what linguistic form.
Subject of examination
- The complete publication or message
- Headline, illustrations, links and surrounding passages
- Spoken language together with the recording and context
Sample questions for the expert
- Which person or organisation is referred to in the disputed passage?
- What information about them is expressed directly or through context?
- In what form is it conveyed: a statement, evaluation, assumption or question?
- Which linguistic features are significant for understanding the meaning?
The final questions are formulated according to the objects and circumstances of the particular task.
What to prepare
- The complete publication, a link and a saved copy
- For speech, the original recording and a transcript if available
- A list of disputed phrases with their locations
- Case documents and questions for examination
How the examination is conducted
Word meanings, grammar, forms of address and context are considered. The disputed phrase is compared with the material as a whole to avoid attributing to it a meaning that arises only when it is taken out of the publication.
Scope and limitations
Linguistic examination does not establish the truth of every fact reported or decide whether a claim should be upheld. Legal classification remains a matter for the court.
What the deliverable records
The answers explain the content and form of the information, the basis for the interpretation and the limitations of the source materials.
Cost and terms
from RUB 45,000. The exact cost depends on the volume of material, number of questions, urgency and need for a combined examination.