Seeing or hearing information about you that is completely false can trigger an onslaught of emotions. In serious cases, defamation can damage your reputation and prevent you from reaching your goals. Knowing how to respond in situations where people choose to spread fabricated stories can help you to respond appropriately. With the right approach, you […]
Defamation law is an important aspect of the entertainment industry in Houston, Texas. A legal team would have to prove actual malice in court to succeed in a defamation case. The court classifies actual malice as knowing that the statements are false or acting with reckless disregard about the statements. People who use defamation claims […]
Social media allows people to post online about anyone or anything regardless of the truth in today's cancel culture. Fact-checking is essentially not required for online sites. Texas laws support defamation claims; however, laws can be complex for laypersons. The 1995 law protects internet service providers (ISP) from defamation cases, and suing individuals for defamation […]
If someone makes a false statement against you that causes you harm, you might be considering legal action against the defamatory party. There are different components of a slander case. One of them is whether the other party has published a slanderous comment against you. It is important to understand the concept of “publishing” a […]
If you reside in Texas and have a strong concern about someone making use of your identity without your permission, you may have read up on identity law and have come across the phrase “indicia of identity.” This is an important concept in publicity law because it forms the basis of protecting your identity. The […]
You have what you feel is a viable defamation case. Do you know how the accused could try to unravel your claim? Digital Media Law Project explains common defamation defenses. Build your case by learning how the other side may try to tear it down. Opinion and fair trade comment privileges The accused could claim […]
