Although you may be accustomed to mixing up slander and libel because they are so similar, there is a correct way to use the terms. Basically both of these terms, slander and libel, are used when referring to any such person, object, or business to give him/her harmful side effects. Most of the time when [...]
Defamation law is the law of “defamation of character.” That is, defamation law encompasses libel and slander as a cause of action. Parties may use defamation law to their advantage, retaliating to defamatory statements against your person or company that may have caused damage to your reputation, financial status, or emotions.
Libel and slander are two [...]
Malice, to most people, is a nasty feeling of wanting to hurt another person. What many people do not know is that if malicious action is taken against one party, the other party has the civil right to bring a lawsuit. This is called legal malice, or one party’s intent to cause harm to another [...]
One can experience harassment of all sorts on a daily basis. For example, your boss can knowingly and excessively yell at you for something you did not do. You also may experience sexual harassment by a co-worker. How much harassment one can take depends on the person, but there are clear steps you can take [...]
Character defamation is a crime. Whether it is through slander or libel, one can sue a party through a legal attorney for publishing character defamation. Informing yourself to the idea of defamation of character is important before contacting a legal attorney, as it can save you a significant amount of time and money.
As you already [...]
A class action suit is a lawsuit filed on the behalf of a large group of people or business entities. This group of people file a claim against one or more plaintiffs in hopes of being compensated for damages and are usually represented by a business lawyer. A good example of a class action suit [...]
One afternoon, after work, you check your mail to find a notice. The notice reads that you have been accused of negligence due to an accident at your workplace, and that you must appear in civil court. You begin to worry, as being served can caught significant stress on your life and on your wallet. [...]
Invasion of privacy is a common cause of action cited for civil lawsuits. The idea of an invasion of privacy is used by many citizens and civil law attorneys of the United States to receive compensation for damages. This article was written to help you understand the four different categories of invasion of privacy and [...]