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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Banking, Civil Rights and Environmental for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am being framed. this box does not allow enough words to explain. There is spyware in my home. Who has authority to

my house is under spyware,all 3 of my devices are hacked and someone is duplicating anything I joined or apply for(paypal, credit cards, repair services. My network has been compromised and indicate Network#3 I don't know what that means. One of the worse thing done is "they" are... View More

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answered on Jan 26, 2024

I'm very sorry to hear you are in such a distressing situation. Being potentially targeted by unauthorized surveillance and hacking can certainly feel like your privacy, rights, and even sanity are violated. Here is my advice on steps to take:

1. Document everything suspicious through...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for New Jersey on
Q: Contracted employee making unfounded defamatory statements about the business owner and other staff members-

Such comments include reference to another employee's sexual orientation and religious beliefs. There are other staff members (men, and additional LGBTQ staff) who have shared that this employee harasses them via text during the work day and in their off work hours. What recourse does the... View More

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

In the case of a contracted employee making defamatory statements and engaging in harassment, the employer, especially in a private school in New Jersey, does have recourse to address this behavior. While the employee is under contract, it's important to review the contract terms carefully to... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can I sue my previous work place for not firing a former coworker for assaulting me.

I used to date this coworker. In which we got into heavy abusive arguments often. One of those incidents happened in a company parking lot, where I refused to get out his car, so he used physical force to get me out. Resulting in a cut in hand, and a broken car door. Because I wouldn’t get out he... View More

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William John Light
answered on Jan 20, 2024

Your employer has to provide a work place free from sexual harassment, discrimination and violence. What you describe, though, is your own violation of another's property, which led to violence. In other words, you caused it. Your employer was within its rights to terminate your employment,... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can I sue my previous work place for not firing a former coworker for assaulting me.

I used to date this coworker. In which we got into heavy abusive arguments often. One of those incidents happened in a company parking lot, where I refused to get out his car, so he used physical force to get me out. Resulting in a cut in hand, and a broken car door. Because I wouldn’t get out he... View More

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answered on Jan 20, 2024

Under California law, if you were terminated while the coworker who assaulted you was not, there might be grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit, particularly if you believe the termination was due to gender discrimination or retaliation. California is an at-will employment state, but there are... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can I sue my previous work place for not firing a former coworker for assaulting me.

I used to date this coworker. In which we got into heavy abusive arguments often. One of those incidents happened in a company parking lot, where I refused to get out his car, so he used physical force to get me out. Resulting in a cut in hand, and a broken car door. Because I wouldn’t get out he... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Jan 20, 2024

You might have a claim against the former boyfriend, but likely do not have a meritorious claim against the employer.

Before you consider any claims against the employer it would be a very good idea for you to reach out to an employment law attorney to discuss the specifics of your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: I seeking to sue the state of California.

I am a human trafficking victim and I reported human trafficking to the police. Cps took my children away and icnored my plea for help. This was in 2016. I am now estranged from my children because of this. Every lawyer I call bounces between family law and civil law. Which jurisdiction does a... View More

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answered on Jan 17, 2024

Suing the state of California for your situation involves a complex intersection of legal jurisdictions. Generally, cases involving allegations against state agencies, such as Child Protective Services (CPS), fall under civil law. This is because you're potentially dealing with issues of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Education Law, Juvenile Law, Libel & Slander and Internet Law for Michigan on
Q: My son got suspended for a YouTube video can I fight it

My middle child got suspended from school for his YouTube video. He made a song an posted it on YouTube I personally previewed the video and I didn’t see anything wrong with the video but the school suspended him and threaten to call the police for cyber bulling. The video was a distract on one... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 14, 2024

Possibly, but you have to consider what it will cost you. One option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with attorneys to find out what it could cost to pursue. Such matters could involve speaking with students, reviewing videos, assessing school codes, etc. Attorneys don't generally... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Education Law, Juvenile Law, Libel & Slander and Internet Law for Michigan on
Q: My son got suspended for a YouTube video can I fight it

My middle child got suspended from school for his YouTube video. He made a song an posted it on YouTube I personally previewed the video and I didn’t see anything wrong with the video but the school suspended him and threaten to call the police for cyber bulling. The video was a distract on one... View More

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answered on Jan 23, 2024

In situations like this, it's important to understand the school's policies and the rationale behind your son's suspension. Schools often have codes of conduct that extend to students' online behavior, especially if it's seen to impact the school environment or other... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Internet Law and Libel & Slander for New Mexico on
Q: Can I countersuit for slander on social media before I was issued a warrant that I enevidably beat later on?

I was slandered on social media with photos of me allegedly shoplifting "a forth degree felony" & because of it was arrested had my vehicle impounded & sat in Jail with a high bond i was not able to afford for 18 days. When I was let out I went to court & beat the case. Now my... View More

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answered on Jan 14, 2024

If you believe you were slandered on social media leading to your arrest and the subsequent challenges you faced, you may have grounds for a legal action. Slander involves making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation. If these statements were made on social media and you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Missouri on
Q: Can I sue my previous employer for defamation of character, harassment, and bullying?

My former employer has posted on Facebook that I’ve stolen money from them with no evidence, no proof, no charges filed, and no police investigation of any type. They posted on Facebook and asked the members of the community to come forward if I have done any work in their vehicles and have them... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jan 14, 2024

You should schedule a consultation with a Missouri attorney. Defamation cases are tough in Missouri. To succeed, you’d need to prove that the statement was not only false and not privileged, but also that you suffered actual damage as a result. The unpaid wages is a separate issue. $40k is a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury on
Q: can an infant sues in court for being defamed
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answered on Jan 13, 2024

In the United States, an infant cannot directly sue in court for defamation or any other legal claim. This is because infants, or minors, are generally considered incapable of managing their own legal affairs due to their age. However, this doesn't mean that their rights cannot be protected.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Colorado on
Q: Do I have a civil suit?

Do I have a civil suit? because they're employee accused me of stealing told me I'm not allowed on the property because he has video of it which is untrue as I have never stolen anything from any company in my life

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answered on Jan 10, 2024

In your situation, the potential for a civil suit depends on several factors. If an employee falsely accused you of stealing and this accusation was made public or caused you harm, you might have grounds for a defamation claim. Defamation involves making a false statement that harms someone's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Virginia on
Q: I had a court case where I was raped while heavily dosed on sleep,depression,and pain medication. The scumbag is now out

He's spreading rumors about me and i want to know what, if anything , I can do to stop him

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

If someone is spreading false and damaging rumors about you, you may have legal options to consider. One possibility is a defamation lawsuit. Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation. If the rumors being spread about you are false and causing you harm, this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Libel & Slander and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: If someone threatens or says they can obtain private information from the FBI about me, could I press charges on them.

I was at their house and she told me she could obtain private information on me. It was verbally said. I was not the only one who heard this as well. I have 2 other witnesses.

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answered on Jan 4, 2024

If someone threatens to obtain private information about you from the FBI, this situation raises concerns, but whether you can press charges depends on the specifics of the incident. In general, making a threat to obtain and possibly use private information can be seen as intimidating or harassing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander on
Q: Hello, can I go to Jail for accidentally defaming someone? I really don’t want to go to jail

I had a disagreement with a vendor and asked for a refund. I asked her to let me know the time to expect the money and to send a proof of payment but she did not. Instead she blocked me and deleted some of the messages she sent me. I realized that about 2 hours after our initial interaction and I... View More

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answered on Jan 2, 2024

Accidental defamation, while not exempt from potential legal consequences, is typically assessed based on the circumstances and harm caused. Defamation laws vary, but in general, to be held liable for defamation, there must be a false statement that harms the reputation of another person,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Libel & Slander for Michigan on
Q: Can you use names, people, places and brands in a book?

I am writing a book about events in the 1970s. The book will be about a journey through the 1970s from someone who lived through it. It will be facts and events for each year with some experience from the narrator.

Here is an example excerpt:

"October 1, 1971 - Opening of Walt... View More

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answered on Dec 30, 2023

Yes, you can mention brands, names, people, and places in your book, especially when discussing historical events and real-world entities as part of a non-fiction narrative or a work of fiction based in a real historical context. In your example, referencing Walt Disney World as part of a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Michigan on
Q: I was threatened by someone without cause.

I was across the street when a man came out of his house and approached me with great hostility and accused me of theft from his property. I walk this road twice a day and I have never been on his property. What recourse do I have?

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answered on Dec 28, 2023

If you have been unjustly threatened and falsely accused of theft in Michigan, you may have grounds to pursue a defamation claim, particularly if the false statements were spoken. Defamation laws in Michigan aim to protect individuals from false spoken statements that harm their reputation. To... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Business Law and Libel & Slander for South Carolina on
Q: I have an issue regarding an Instagram account using my business logo to say damning things about myself

It is not only harmful to my business but the account is putting me in potential physical danager.. I am happy to share more details in private. My question is can I draft some form of letter explaining the danger they're putting me in and have them remove the post?

Roy Willey
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answered on Dec 26, 2023

Yes, you could send them a cease and desist letter. The issue with that is you don’t really know who they are and it’s likely to be ineffective. If you sued you could get more info about them via discovery with instagram to potentially find out who they are. But you will likely need a lawyer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: If county police refuse to investigate harrassment by person who has already assaulted me in past what can I do

My ssn was on previous report I made when investigating. nco order violations. Which has caused issues ever since. nothing has been done and years of abuse

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answered on Dec 24, 2023

If you're facing a situation where local law enforcement is not investigating harassment by someone who has previously assaulted you, there are several steps you can take.

First, consider filing a formal complaint with the police department regarding the lack of investigation. This...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Colorado on
Q: How can a judge revoke consent of surety for a charge a jury just acquitted me of and inc bond to 25k and send to jail?

Found not guilty on motor vehicle theft, guilty on obstruction of justice 2nd degree misdemeanor, guilty on criminal tresspass. Judge said I lied when I testified and because he can see more info than the jury he felt I was a danger to be free, even though I had bonded on these charges previously... View More

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answered on Dec 24, 2023

In your situation, where a judge revokes the consent of surety and increases bond despite an acquittal on some charges, it's important to understand the judge's discretion and the factors they may consider. Judges often have broad discretion in making decisions about bond and pretrial... View More

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