Yes, a group of private individuals as long as they do so otherwise lawfully. For example, they could not break into the person's home to plant a hidden camera or microphone.

You should inform your current attorney that the accusations being made are false.

Not being licensed to practice law in the state where the lawsuit was filed is very likely good cause to terminate a lawyer's services unless the lawyer was admitted to practice in that court pro hac... View More

Employment discrimination requires proof that your employer took adverse employment action against you based upon an unlawful reason such as your race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, or pregnancy. Your employer can lawfully take adverse employment against you based... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Depending on the nature of the statements, it's possible that an employment law attorney/WC attorney could have stronger insight into this than an ordinary defamation attorney who isn't familiar with the... View More

In order to prevail, you will need to prove that someone actually believed the false accusation and took some sort of adverse action against you based on that belief, such as by firing you, assaulting you, denying you a job, etc.

If the information she has published is false and defamatory and other people have believed what she posted and taken adverse action against you and your fiance such as firing, demoting, declining credit, refusing to do business with, etc., you can potentially sue her for any actual compensatory... View More

It is probably not possible for an individual without legal knowledge, education, training, and experience to file a discrimination or "slanger of name" (maybe "slander"?) against a city without a lawyer. In fact, most lawyers would require the services of another lawyer with... View More

You should search in Justia for a lawyer in or near the county where your property is located with experience in real estate litigation and perhaps defamation cases depending upon what you mean by "disparaging" your property.

Unlike other types of cases--especially personal... View More

I'm sorry for your loss, In Texas a Will must be submitted for probate within 4 years unless the applicant can show a valid reason as to why it was delayed. Here there was no probate. I would be interested in how the brother divided anything if it involved real property. Though he could write... View More

Yes, you can sue. You will need to prove that someone actually believed the slanderous statement made about you and took some sort of adverse action that caused you to sustain damages. For example, if an employer heard and believed the slanderous statement and fired you, you likely could recover... View More

A quitclaim deed does not transfer title and shouldn't create a cloud on your title. A judgment usually becomes dormant after ten years. You may need to file a quiet title action against the new party claiming an adverse interest to your ownership in the land.

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

If a local police department has posted false or misleading information about you on social media, suggesting you committed a crime when no charges have been filed, it's essential to address this matter seriously. The police are expected to adhere to standards of accuracy and fairness,... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2024

If Grandfather's wife owned an interest in property, she can convey it. Hire a TX attorney to search the title and determine present ownership. No fraud by your stated facts. Deed may have been a nullity with not interest conveyed. Grandfather would then have standing to file suit to... View More

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

If someone is spreading false and damaging information about you, such as falsely claiming that you have HIV, it could constitute slander, which is a form of defamation. Defamation occurs when false statements are made about an individual that harm their reputation. To address this situation, you... View More

You should immediately move to another residence and not provide him with a forwarding address. Instead of having your mail forwarded by the USPS, individually contact anyone sending you mail through the US Post Office to let them know your new address. Block his telephone number and change your... View More

Yes. If you can prove that your ex made a false statement of fact about you which disparages your reputation and was believed by others causing you to lose some amount of money that can be calculated with reasonable certainty, you could prevail on a claim for libel or slander.

A successful libel lawsuit requires the services of an experienced litigation attorney, a solid damage expert, and possible a market surveying company. Specific notices must be sent under the Defamation Act and the content of the defamatory publication must be carefully analyzed to avoid the... View More

I think this is a problem that is beyond the ability of a lawyer to solve.

If you sold a dog to individuals under the mistaken belief that they are law enforcement officers, a question arises as to whether you sustained any damages. You would need to present evidence of some difference in the price that you sold the dog for compared to the price that you would have been... View More

It seems the correct cause of action for your particular facts would be a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. In order to prevail, you will need to show the following:

1. A criminal prosecution was commenced against you

2. The defendant initiated or procured the prosecution... View More