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

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

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answered on Aug 6, 2023

As a Californian attorney, I understand your concern about online stalking, defamation, harassment, and other unlawful activities being conducted by individuals located in Texas and India. To address this issue, you should consider taking the following steps:

1. Report the incidents to the... View More

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answered on Jul 27, 2023

While I understand your concern, it's essential to be cautious about how you share information about someone's criminal history, especially if you were awarded damages in a civil suit. Making false or defamatory statements could potentially lead to legal issues for you. Instead of... View More

It may be considered slanderous if your family member believed the police officer. If the family member acted on that information to cause you economic damages in some manner, you may have a cause of action against the police officer for slander. The officer is likely to raise the affirmative... View More

This is an extraordinarily unusual situation and there is no clear 'area of law' that governs it.

Complaints about unprofessional conduct of a dentist can be made to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (https://tsbde.texas.gov/complaint-investigations-process/). This may... View More

Your rights and remedies in this situation depend upon the particular facts and circumstances of your particular case, and some of those facts may not be within your knowledge at this time.

You should consult an attorney with substantial experience in civil rights litigation. F. Lee... View More

How much your case is worth depends on who sees that information, how it affects their perception of you, and how they change their treatment of you based upon that information.

If I were you, I would start keeping track of everyone who talks about you having HIV and how their actions... View More

There actually is a pending lawsuit against Fox News brought by Dominion Voting Systems arguing that Fox defamed Dominion. This case is set for trial April 17.

Suing a media member for defamation (i.e. libel and slander) is very difficult and expensive. Class action lawsuits are likewise... View More

Finding out who is going to be tricky, if you don’t already know who it is. CPS will not disclose the identity of the informant and legally they cannot be required to do so. But it may become obvious to you during the course of the investigation.

I would urge the attorney representing... View More

Article 1, section 3a of the Texas Constitution provides: “ Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin. This amendment is self-operative.”

In my professional experience, I have rarely seen individuals treated... View More

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answered on Jan 29, 2023

I will assume you are asking about removing board members for your Home Owner's Association "HOA."

Each HOA has it's own by-laws and rules. This usually includes the rules/process on adding and removing board members. To properly advise anyone, a lawyer would need a copy... View More

Since a car can only be a “lemon” if it was purchased new, you could be sued for business disparagement if your sign deters a prospective customer from purchasing a car from the dealership.

Most used cars are sold as-is, meaning the buyer is not relying on anything the seller may have... View More

You should retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer to file a post-conviction writ of habeas corpus based on his actual innocence. During that proceeding, your fiance will have the burden to prove his actual innocence. He must present newly discovered evidence that establishes his innocence... View More

If you’ve only paid $14K atty fees in that type of case after 15 months of litigation, your current law firm is doing a bang up job in keeping your litigation costs low.

If they are recommending you file a no evidence motion for summary judgment, the timing seems about right as the... View More

It seems unlikely you would be charged for making vague statements at a National Night Out event.

Making a false statement to a police officer that is material to an ongoing criminal investigation is a crime. From your question, it doesn’t sound like anything you said was material to a... 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.

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 is common for records to be produced in discovery electronically via email. You likely will need to supply a signed release from the patient for any relevant medical records.