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Yorick, Aerich's advice was about what mine would be. Maliciousness is only required here were politicians and celebrities are concerned, or sometimes where a public concern is at issue (your situation is pretty attenuated regarding a public concern -- it's an industry concern at best). Rather than malice, the intent requirement in most instances is that you be intentional or grossly negligent in making your false statement.
Anyway, if it's true, it's an absolute defense. Of course, guess who has to prove it's true? So long as you can back up what you say, you're okay.
But, those blanket statements identified by Aerich -- well, retract them if you can.
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