Is it considered defamation if false information stated as fact not only harmed my reputation but prevented promotion?

These facts will not support a claim or action for defamation. By definition, the contents of the employment review are opinion. By definition, the...

Is it legal for a college professor to require financial contribution as part of the grade?

You have asked an obviously loaded question designed to induce the answer that you want, you have been abusive to a responder. Good luck to you.

Can I claim for verbal abuse towards my son during school lesson (high school)

These facts will not support a lawsuit -- nor even an administrative complaint in my view. Your son needs to learn that class time is for paying...

If you don't have a union agreement or an employment contract, you are an at will employee and your employer can change the terms and conditions of...

Sibling retaliating (after having to leave due to alcohol abuse): speaking and writing false claims about illegal activity.

These facts do not support a civil damages action for defamation. Busting your sister financially is not going to remediate the situation, nor will...

How damaging does a false accusation have to be, before becoming a potential lawsuit?

The facts you complain about, if legally actionable, fall under the legal category of "torts," and most tort cases are handled by specifically...

Is it illegal to print business cards w/photos of my cheating husband &his mistress, w/ cutting remarks & randomly dispense them

Basic wronged woman IQ test: You are going to divorce him and you want your share of the assets and probably also you want and need healthy...

Slander laws

Designating your own defamatory statements as opinion is not gonna protect you. Not surprisingly, the law does not respect or give effect to such...

Selected as the best answer

In the real world, it is extremely unlikely that these facts will serve as a basis for a sound or successful claim or action for defamation. Almost...

What must I do?

Talk with a local attorney who is specifically experienced in federal employment discrimination claims.