If a newspaper prints an article about an arrest and there is a false quote from arresting officer , can officer be sued?

Defamation (sometimes called "libel" if it is WRITTEN, or "slander" if it is SPOKEN) requires the plaintiff (you) to prove that the Defendant: (1)...

Can this case be dismissed ?

In addition to what Mr. Rafter said, I would add that, as far as I know, STUPIDITY is NOT a valid affirmative defense to any of the charges against...

You'd better give the employee back the money RIGHT NOW, since that is considered to be a "fine," and it's illegal to "fine" your employees. You...

In Oklahoma, can my employer punish me for a situation if he was told false information?

Like a lot of employees, you're overlooking a very important fact: "your" job isn't really "yours" at all -- it belongs to your EMPLOYER, and the...

Can a “Client” who I do work for thru my Employer lay me off and tell me I have to train my replacement person.

Like a lot of employees, you're overlooking a very important fact: "your" job isn't really "yours" at all -- it belongs to your EMPLOYER, and the...

Is it legal to receive a criminal tresspass warning from a former employer when I just picked up my last check?

1. Your employer's premises is NOT a public place, it's private property. 2. Your employer can legally order you to keep of its private...

Got caught stealing at work, signed papers. What will happen?

1. The form you filled out, along with your statement, probably will go into a database, where other prospective employers can see it. At any...

Sure they can contest it. Whether they win depends on whether there is a problem with the way the codicil was executed.

Yes, your landlord can tell the dealer you are behind. And yes, the dealer will probably take that into account in deciding whether to let you...

Defamation (sometimes called "libel" if it is WRITTEN, or "slander" if it is SPOKEN) requires the plaintiff (you) to prove that the Defendant: (1)...