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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Gaming and Libel & Slander for Nevada on
Q: What do I do if I have been falsely accused of committing a crime at a bar?
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 21, 2024

If you've been falsely accused of committing a crime at a bar, here are some steps you should consider taking:

1. Remain calm and do not discuss the accusation with anyone except your lawyer.

2. Do not speak to the police without an attorney present. Politely inform them that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Medical Malpractice for Nevada on
Q: A med pro wrote a mental eval with direct lies in it One is obvious enough in court I think: Is that libel/malpractice

It was for a monetary position and I think the report was edited before being sent to me verses the report sent to the decision makers in the situation. So she basically changed my medical records before sending them to me *after taking steps to keep me from seeing the report at all. There are... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Dec 20, 2018

It is neither liable or legal malpractice. It may be another tort and you may be able to add your own notes to the record.

Even if we discuss your case further, I will not be your attorney until we both sign a fee agreement. There are strict time deadlines so that you must file your...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Nevada on
Q: Do I have any legal action available to me for slander from the previous company I was working for?

I was a Marketing Liaison for a Skilled Nursing Facility. I was let go due to lack of production. I have found out that the new Marketing Liaison that replaced me is now spreading false information about why I was laid off. This can affect me trying to get a new position in the same field. I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and Medical Malpractice for Nevada on
Q: Guidelines for Confidential Settlement ...

Orthopedic injuries to growth plates were conclusively discovered through CT Scanogram on June 6 2016, but there is also diagnosis of PTSD from pre-existing conditions dating from 2015 and 2016, based on behavioral symptoms.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 7, 2017

PTSD isn't usually worth much.Injuries to growth plates could be. Contact a member of the Nv Trial Lawyers Assn --they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Nevada on
Q: this person has created a slanderous website against me , what can I do?
Ray Beckerman
Ray Beckerman
answered on Sep 4, 2014

If you have an actual defamation claim against them, you can sue for damages.

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