New Jersey Libel, Slander And Defamation Legal Questions

The devil is in the details. I would need to know the precise facts. If your employer alerted the police or prosecutors office of an alleged wrongdoing, and the police found there was wrongdoing, then your employer acted responsibly. The fact that you are entering pre-trial intervention would state that you agree with the fact that there was a charge against you and you agree to address that charge by entering into the pretrial intervention program. Please remember, that the only way you can be charged in New Jersey is by either an indictment or an accusation. The employer can only alert the police. The employer cannot bring charges. Please call to discuss.... Read Answer

You are in an interesting position with regard to the law. The New Jersey legislature is contemplating a law which would address the pictures being placed on the Internet. Your legal position is difficult because the law has not been passed. How did she obtained the pictures? If she obtained the pictures legally, you are in a difficult position. As for the threats, The question is whether the level of the threats reaches harassment or terroristic threats? What did she actually say or write? If threats are not significant, the police will not take action. You can bring a civil action, but the costs are significant. Please call if we can help.... Read Answer

The employer had a legal obligation to investigate complaints of the two employees. Investigation determined that two employees brought a complaint against you for sexual harassment. The testimony of the two employees protects the employer. You could bring a libel action against two employees. However, the cost for the litigation would be significant. You are the plaintiff and as such, have the burden of proving the case.... Read Answer

You are in a difficult position if in fact you made the statements about the third-party that were revealed to the third party. Truth is an absolute defense to libel and slander. For example, if you said the person does not pay her income tax. And your cousin told the person that you said that she does not pay income tax. your cousin has not liable and slander and this person if the person does not pay income tax. What did you say to the cousin about the person? Is your statement correct?... Read Answer

You are in a difficult position. You have the burden of proof. You would have to overcome the written contract that you signed with the provider. You should review the contract. I am confident the contract will have provisions that project the vendor. This would be a very costly occasion. I would think carefully before I spent this money.... Read Answer

you may have the grounds for a lawsuit. we would like to discuss our representation of your interests. i do want to be straightforward and state that these cases are expensive to prosecute. the legal fees can be quite substantial. these cases are not done on a contingent basis. you would have to pay the legal fees. does the person who wrote the book have money or assets ? you could spend your hard earned money going after the author. you could win and obtain a judgment. can the author pay the judgment ? ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read Answer

you have the option of utilizing an 'order to show cause' which is a court order that this behavior must stop. you set forth her behavior and demonstrate that this is tortious interference with your business. you must be extremely specific and demonstrate how your business has been hurt.  this would be the first step-stop her from hurting your business. the next step is setting forth how you were damaged and the amount of business lost. this is more difficult unless you have specific examples. valter must, esq. is a certified trial attorney. he is my partner. he would represent you in court. the legal fees would be $5000. we are ready to proceed. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read Answer

you would be well served having the arrest expunged. [you said there was no conviction to expunge.] you would then be able to answer legally that you were never arrested. this would be money well spent for both the kids and for your employment. i would not spend money on libel/slander in that these are difficult [and expensive] cases to win. the cost for the expungement is $1500. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read Answer