Q: I wrote my autobiography. I want to know the laws regarding using the real names of the people that I've written about.
Everything in the autobiography is real and happened they way I wrote it. I didn't use last names. Thank you, JT
A: An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, some of the general issues that could arise is that a subject could make an issue of privacy, or libel, if they've been falsely maligned. Those are very general points - you'd get more definitive guidance from attorneys who have experience working with publishers and authors. Good luck
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