In a statement, a spokesman for closely held Facebook said, 'we believe this suit is completely frivolous and we will fight it vigorously.'

非上市公司Facebook的发言人在一份声明中说，我们相信这起诉讼完全是无稽之谈，我们将积极应诉。

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However , a threat to bring a civil lawsuit does not constitute duress unless such a suit is frivolous or brought in bad faith.

那么即使犯罪诉讼是有根据的，但除非这恐吓是轻佻或欺诈则不构成恐吓。

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Asking for millions would make the suit look frivolous, as well.

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Facebook has claimed that the suit is frivolous, but it might opt for a swift settlement to quickly and quietly put an end to the dispute.

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An attorney for Mr. Marsch confirmed that at one point Mr. Marsch did hire Mr. Minkow's firm to obtain information about wrongdoing at the company, but also said that the findings detailed in Mr. Minkow's report were protected speech covered by a litigation privilege, and that Lennar's libel suit was frivolous.

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