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Dear Sirs:
I need protection from defamation of my character. I have a coworker who violated human rights. Help.
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Answered on November 23, 2012
You can't get protection from defamation, only damages for the harm to your reputation. I think it is highly unlikely that you had a co-worker who...
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Can I sue for Defamation of Character?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
To prevail in a defamation claim, you must prove that there was a false statement of fact, which damaged your reputation. While you can give it a...
Is if libel if i sent a text message with a false accusation.
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Answered on November 23, 2012
In Maryland, the statute of limitations for libel is one year. Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code Annotated § 5-105.
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Is it a crime to send a text message threatening to contact the police if my ex-husband came home hurts me again.
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Answered on November 23, 2012
To have defamation, you must have a false statement of fact to a third person. You're sending a message just to your ex? That isn't defamation.
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Facebook fails its own policy
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Answered on November 23, 2012
Facebook is immune from liability for the statements of others on its website. See 47 USC Section 230.
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Is it legal for someone to create a website on someone that is incriminating? so to destroy his reputatation?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
If it is "damaging to the person's reputation," then you only have one element of a defamation claim. If it is damaging, but true - no defamation....
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Can I ask Osceola County Small Claim Court to refund part of my paid HOA dues spent on other members owned property (roof )?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
When the units share a common roof, even in pat, an HOA typically covers the roof as a common element. However, you need to look at your governing...
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Can I sue for none compensation?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
If you don't have anything in writing, that will make any claim a challenge, but not impossible. Do you have an oral agreement? Emails...
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If i created a 3d plastic version of a character that was 2d and only in drawn format, say like toy plastic soldier.
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Answered on November 23, 2012
Infringement is infringement. If you make a 3d version of a 2d copyrighted work, that is still infringement.
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What are the "fair use" legalities of turning a classic song with new lyrics into a social commentary piece?
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Answered on November 23, 2012
Fair use is a tricky thing. The unfortunate fact is that fair use only comes into play after you get sued, and it is rare to be able to claim fair...
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