There is nothing the toxic family members can do, but if they keep it up, the person being slandered can consider getting a civil litigation attorney and filing suit against them for these behaviors, at best it may be to just ignore them if possible and hopefully they will tire, if not, then... View More

The tort of slander prohibits someone from publishing or making a false statement or defamatory statement, known to be false. So while you could make a claim against the customer, a matter of opinion isn’t going to help you if that’s the customers opinion. How would you ever prove the customer... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, you could reach out to local attorneys who handle defamation matters. However, it's worth keeping in mind that even if a situation meets a textbook definition of libel or slander, many law firms... View More

What you really want to know is if this is ACTIONABLE defamation, meaning the type of defamation for which you can bring a lawsuit for money damages, and whether such a suit would be worthwhile to bring. That cannot be determined from an online inquiry; you need to schedule a consultation with an... View More

The jail can hold her until she either bonds out or is offered a time served disposition ; unless you do something about it. If you are not involved in the crime in any way, you can contact the law enforcement involved in the case and inform them of the fraud. Giving a false name to a LEO is a... View More

Your first step is to send her a written demand to cease and desist from all such harassing conduct, describing with some specificity the types of actions that must stop immediately, and stating that otherwise, you will be forced to take legal action. (You can also demand that she cease... View More

Some of the ongoing acts you're complaining about fall under the law of nuisance (which is court case-made law, which we lawyers call "common law", not in a statute). You may file a complaint to enjoin the nuisance and possibly seek money damages. A lawyer's cease & desist... View More

I will give you general educational info regarding time periods that often apply to this kind of situation; neither I nor any other attorney can give you any legal advice in this online forum regarding the deadlines or procedures that apply to your potential particular claims (because that would... View More

If she is a "provider or user of an interactive computer service", such as the "Telegram channels" and the "Rumble site", it appears that she is protected by 47 U.S.C. 230, other than with respect to content created by her personally. It would be up to your... View More

If the injunction prohibits "stalking", probably not. Florida Statute 784.048 (2) defines stalking as follows: "A person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person commits the offense of stalking, a misdemeanor of the first degree,... View More

I agree with my colleague Mark. One thing I would add is if you do maintain a cause of action against the party who defamed you, a lawyer would be reluctant to take the case unless there was a potential source of recovery. Homeowners insurance policies do protect against their insured if they make... View More

You should consider immediately demanding a retraction and that the information be removed.

A common law claim for defamation requires the unprivileged publication (to a third party) of a false and defamatory statement concerning another, with fault amounting to at least negligence on... View More

Actually, I wouldn't plan on suing the employer. Employers generally can fire their employees if they want to; they don't need a reason. But if someone else defamed you, you might sue that person if, by taking the deposition of the former employer, you can learn the identity accuser,... View More

This could be a good argument because the "boss" may not count as a third person. Do you have an attorney? The defamation case is super complicated. You may have other defenses based on the fact, such as it is your opinion, you are telling the truth, or you have the privilege to talk... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

When sharing footage of another driver’s behavior, it’s important to consider both legal and ethical implications. Displaying someone’s face and license plate can raise privacy concerns, even if the incident occurred in a public space like a highway. Florida law allows for recording in public... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2024

You didn’t do anything wrong by simply looking out your window. It's perfectly normal to have your blinds open and to observe the surroundings from your own home. As long as you weren't engaging in any inappropriate behavior, it's your right to enjoy the view from your residence.... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

You should take immediate action to protect yourself and your property. Contact the police to report the break-in, theft, and vandalism. Provide them with all the evidence you have, including any messages, photos, or witnesses that can support your case.

Additionally, consider seeking a... View More

When you say she tried to kill you, did you suffer any injuries ? If you did, you should reach out to one of us for possible contingency fee representation which means you don’t pay unless you win.

Was this a trial? Evidentiary hearing? Non evidentiary hearing? These things matter.

By "a cease and desist", presumably you mean a demand letter, as opposed to some sort of a court order. Send, by certified mail, return receipt required, a letter demanding that the conduct be stopped immediately.