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Does it send a bad signal to the defendants in a lawsuit if the plaintiff substitutes attorneys after a settlement offer and
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Answered on November 30, 2014
Generally not. The defendants may infer reasons for the substitution of trial counsel, but they and their counsel have only guess-work on which to...
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Sue my ex for defamation for making fake face book account of me and using it in court and leaving negative review of my company
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Answered on November 28, 2014
You may have a claim for libel against both your former husband and his girlfriend. Based on your account, their post constitutes Internet Libel....
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Is it legal for a person to post a picture of court documents after being served?
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Answered on November 26, 2014
The court documents are shielded from a claim for libel by the litigation privilege. Your sister's comments, if only that you're seeking a...
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What type of Lawyer should I be looking for, Civil or Criminal?
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Answered on November 25, 2014
Based on the facts you've presented, you need a civil restraining order. The accusations of rape are slanderous and libelous. If you pursue them,...
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Reply to MSJ opposition. Is the reply to an MSJ opposition 5 court days or 5 calendar days?
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Answered on November 25, 2014
It's 5 calendar days before the hearing, but the moving party need file no Reply. The defendant may have decided none is necessary. Good luck.
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I worked with a b level actress, because of her attitude I dropped her as a client. Now she wants to sue me for Libel.
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Answered on November 23, 2014
Yes. The defamatory meaning is clear. Your IMDB statement that she "...will spread lies about you" is actionable as Internet libel per se. Your...
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Can I sue a company for libel and file a formal complaint?
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Answered on November 13, 2014
Without knowing the derogatory term, and assuming it is false and defamatory, the law expressly provides you may recover for hurt feelings. Whether...
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