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Without reviewing the documents, as well as any potential bases for the other person's alleged complaint, I can't really answer you with any real... Read Answer
What you describe may well amount to defamation, especially the allegations of criminality. HOWEVER, the idea that you have no idea about your... Read Answer
While anyone can sue anyone, you likely have a weak case for damages. If you wanted to sue to intimidate them, then you might be able to... Read Answer
Likely not, but it depends on the content.
Yes, you can be sued because one man's truth is often the other's lie. Anytime you publish disparaging or accusatory things you need to equally be... Read Answer
Be careful what you ask for as you might get "justice." Just because you were relased RoR and claim innocence does not make it so, nor doe sit make... Read Answer
No it would be a potential malicious prosecution case. Such cases are exceptionally expensive to pursue but you have the legal right if you want... Read Answer
Its not sounding like the case was emtiely meritless with the tracker requirement described. That stated, you can sue for malicious prosecution, not... Read Answer
You have no case. You have no damages.
Please feel free to get in touch. I handle libel defense and can review the document for you.
Kristen Browde
kpb@browdelaw.com
Its impossible to respond to a potential defamation issue with such limited facts. What is the issue or circumstance where you got this label and how... Read Answer
No case. Not even close.
These are very difficult and expensive cases to litigate. You could try to negotiate a settlement. This will be difficult. You coulsd try a cash... Read Answer
Sorry - if you were foolish enough to post a video of your child on social media, its in the public domain for all to use as they choose. No claim... Read Answer
If you want to spend the money to hire a lawyer to file suit to make the point - you could give it a try. Its a tought case that likely will... Read Answer
You can bring a civil suit for these actions. You must prove that the person said or wrote lies about you. You then must prove the damages against... Read Answer
Taking a sexualized video of you without your consent is a crime. Call the sex crimes unit of the DA in your county, and make a criminal... Read Answer
We just did a case involving a teacher and a sexually inappropriate posting. We worked closely with the internet provider to have the post removed... Read Answer
We have worked on these cases and there are most expensive to litigate. You must follow the procedures of the internet provider perfectly to find out... Read Answer
It's not likely that you would qualify for free legal services. However, you could take the person to small claims court to try to get an ordering... Read Answer
Without going into a lot of detail, governmental entities (such as law enforcement) have what is called governmental immunity in the performance of... Read Answer
I am sorry to hear all of this. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues.
These are issues that we can discuss and fully... Read Answer
Its simply a matter of deciding that the statements are damning enough you are willing to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees suing the person... Read Answer
No. If she was in public it is allowed.
You will need to retain a lawyer to address this issue. Unfortunately, such cases can be very expensive to pursue as they are hourly/retainer type... Read Answer