Can Copyright infringement letter from Getty Images ruin my credit score ?

No. But if they sue you and you don't pay, then that will. And Getty does not usually back down from its threats. Contact a lawyer who...

Can I sue someone for defamation in Ohio ?

Defamation is an area of law reserved for the redress of reputational harms. It is not there just so that children (or adults who act like...

Shop supervisor has always been very hateful toward me. Just found out that he has accused me of stealing.

Defamation is a false statement of fact about another that tends to damage your reputation. Florida courts are pretty friendly to defamation...

A person has hacked into my face book account and stated lies about me. Can I press charges or place a restraining order against

If they hacked into your account, then you would have a claim under 18 USC s 1030(g), as long as you can claim $5,000 or more in damages. In...

I'm being sued, along with 25 others for defamation because of participating in an online blog

This is what is known as a SLAPP suit. This is one of the most common uses of defamation suits -- where a well-financed plaintiff sues defendants...

Is a Facebook-related Libel case something an attorney would be willing to take on a contingency?

Were you suicidal? If so, then it might be a public disclosure of private facts case, but not defamation. Were you making rude comments regarding...

How do you know if your a victum of defamation of character

If someone makes a false statement of fact about you, which tends to damage your reputation, then you may be a victim of defamation of character.

In a memoir, do I need worry about defamation/libel issues when writing about deceased persons or people in a different country?

Deceased, no. You can't defame the dead.

Is it realistic to consider suing someone for slander in Iowa? What are the possible remedies?

If it is a false statement of fact that actually damages the reputation, you may have a defamation claim However, in this situation I question...

This does not sound like a case of defamation. If the information was communicated to other faculty members with a legitimate purpose, they will be...