Do I need to register my business name, trademark , or anything legal?

Sounds like you are saying SIL already registered in a foreign nation. You can use that registration to get on the supplemental registry here at...

Can I sue for emotional distress /defamation of character?

You need to talk to a local attorney about right to privacy laws. You may be able to get a restraining order that prevents him from publishing...

Is this defermation or something worth a lawsuit

to have a claim for defamation, the lie would have had to have been about you. You can't sue for someone else's reputation.

What do I do about a neighbor making false allegations about me telling people I am racist when it isn't true??

It sounds like the new neighbor is a bit off. Best thing might be to send a note saying you think you both got off on the wrong foot, and that you...

Is this considered Libel?

Ask yourself first, is the statement false? If not, then ask yourself if anyone is going to believe it? If the answer to those are yes, you...

I am being slandered online, what can I do?

You could certainly sue for defamation based on their writings, but wouldn't it be better to get them to understand that they have the wrong...

In my Yelp review can I call a company manipulative liars who will say and do anything to get your money?

The language you propose would probably be considered opinion, particularly given the forum. Also, negative comments on Yelp are difficult to...

How much information do I need to sue husband that I am divorcing for slander? what constitutes slander?

You are probably best trying to get an injunction against him communicating about you to your employer/coworkers as part of the divorce decree. If...

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I am going to file a police report against a man who raped me, but I'm not pressing charges. Can he sue me for slander?

I agree you should have these guys up on everything you can (or everything the state can). This behavior should never be tolerated by anyone and...

Two websites took a photo off my blog and cropped out the copyright watermark.

You could sue them for copyright infringement and attempt to recover the statutory damages amount, but I'm sure you'd get less than $500 unless you...