You invested considerable time, energy and money in your media career, and you work hard to protect your professional reputation. Recently, you learned about someone spreading rumors about you. Do you have a legal case? Chron breaks down the four pillars of defamation. If all four apply to your situation, you could act against the […]
Whether you run a business and false information threatens your firm's reputation or you are struggling with lies that tarnish your personal character, defamatory comments have the potential to turn your life upside down. From local leaders and medical professionals to actors, athletes and those from various walks of life, defamation can take a serious […]
Employers and individuals can be subject to defamation lawsuits in Texas and around the country based on certain factors. However, there is a potential defense known as qualified privilege. If you have been named in a defamation suit, you will want to know what this means and how it can work to your advantage. What […]
You might be able to pursue compensation if someone uses your name, voice, picture, or likeness in advertising or in another unauthorized manner. Misappropriation of name and likeness is the legal term for this issue in Texas. Damages you could recover Defamation law allows you to recover both general and special damages for misappropriation of […]
A defamation lawsuit combats false statements that have been spoken or written publicly that have hurt someone’s reputation. Defamation lawsuits have traditionally been very successful, but sometimes they can be hard to prove. How do I win a defamation lawsuit? Defamation lawsuits must have one very vital, key component to hold any weight in court. […]
As Americans, we have the right to freedom of speech and expression. It’s a fundamental right. However, in many cases, a person’s words can be used against them to damage their livelihood, and that is the case with a former The Bachelorette contestant. The defamation of James McCoy Taylor The current facts are these. James […]
