Is it possible to sue someone that has made false accusations about you to the media?

Dear Raleigh- the short answer is yes, it is possible to sue someone. However, I suggest you locate a local attorney because defamation cases are...

Can I sue for defamation of character if I am not interested in monetary damages, just as a way to clear my reputation?

Dear Ottawa - you ask good questions. Generally, a defendant has the right to have a case against him/her filed and tried separate from other...

Can I sue for wrongful arrest, libel, Malicious prosecution,Punitive damages

Dear Shreveport - it sounds like you were not under arrest - merely detained for questioning. Also, for defamation, you must show that someone told...

Is there any kind of limit as to how much a Florida roofing contractor can ask for in a deposit?

Dear Clermont - Unless there is some very unusual statute, it should be a matter of contract negotiation. Good luck!

Contractor asking for 50% over budget for overages, threatening with lien and lawsuit.

Dear New York - You need to get either the architect or other profession that is overseeing the job to determine if the overages are legitimate and...

Dear Las Vegas - It appears that the GC will argue that there was an oral contract - otherwise it would have no basis to claim a backcharge. It...

I am a sub contractor I signed a contract to do work for a Hugh company .after waiting a week to start the job

Dear Asheville - you are in what I call the "vortex of big GC's," meaning that you get a large contract with a big general contractor, then the GC...

If an ex created accounts and posted my pictures to make it look like I do illegal activities then someone else I know sees this

Dear Charlotte - defamation is based on the publication of false statements, not pictures that can be construed, or misconstrued as someone doing...

I intend to publish an ebook on amazon and am concerned that it might be wrongly considered to be defamatory.

Dear Dallas - you sound like you have already assessed whether you will have exposure or get sued. You need to take the specifics of your plan and...

I Called in sick for 3 days and someone spread a rumor that I was on the news with my exact name and I was arrested at toys r us

Dear Yonkers - Apparently what happened was that someone with the same name as you was arrested fro being drunk at a store. Then, people who knew...