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Michigan unemployment appellant. Can I subpoena witnesses from the job at the work address if I know they are still employed there?

Answered a year and 5 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
I suggest you reach out to the state bar lawyer referral at 800 968 0738   good luck
I suggest you reach out to the state bar lawyer referral at 800 968 0738   good luck

Former Employer keeps sending text messages accusing employees who have left of "poaching"

Answered 2 years and 7 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Based on the facts as presented, I am not sure a defamation case would apply, however their abusive texting may open the door to a case against them on telephone abuse. I would need to see more to evaluate this.
Based on the facts as presented, I am not sure a defamation case would apply, however their abusive texting may open the door to a case against them... Read More

Not knowing for sure what kind of attorney that I need to hire

Answered 3 years and a month ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You are going to need a very solid litigator for this. the first things anyone looking at this case is going to ask is what are you damages and is the other side collectible. sadly if there are not significant damages and the other side is not collectible, no one will want the case. 
You are going to need a very solid litigator for this. the first things anyone looking at this case is going to ask is what are you damages and is... Read More

Can I sue a relative for deformation of character?

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Defamation can be hard to prove in court. You probably need counsel ( I do not do these cases). Certainly send the family member a written certified mail notice of what they said, why it is false and demand they delete the false statements or you will take action and demand damages and attorney fees. It helps if you have actual proof that what is being said is false. Remember, opinions are not actionable.   Good luck... Read More
Defamation can be hard to prove in court. You probably need counsel ( I do not do these cases). Certainly send the family member a written certified... Read More

I was put on social media without my permission. can a person take legal action. We had an agreement that was broken.

Answered 4 years ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
If he took money under false pretenses, that might be a felony (depending on facts and evidence). You should start with filing a police report. When the money was received, it went to someone. Libel and Slander are very hard to do and even if you win, since you are trying to collect from a person whose character engages in libel and slander, the likelihood of collecting damages is low.... Read More
If he took money under false pretenses, that might be a felony (depending on facts and evidence). You should start with filing a police report. When... Read More
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