It's difficult to give a meaningful answer to your questions, because you are referencing mixed concepts. For example, you begin by saying, "I...

In your summary, you state that "In anger, I texted that person 'Don't take my stuff without asking'" Defamation requires publication to a third...

California law (Civil Code 47 and Code of Civil Procedure 425.16) applies a privilege to anything said in conjunction with litigation, no matter...

There are a couple of issues here. (1) If you have not been served, then you are not technically "in" the action, and the opposition has no duty...

As with most legal questions, the answer is, "it depends." Generally, when an anti-SLAPP motion is filed, that stays certain aspects of the...

You are mixing issues a bit. Let's say someone decides to review a product on YouTube, and is so outraged by the product or the false claims or...

This situation often arises in litigation, where there is no way to be certain of how to proceed. In such cases, it is better to err on...

I had to research this issue for a matter years ago, and while I don't recall the precise answer, I remember enough to answer your question. I...

>> I now live with the stigma of being a convicted felon and it affects me and my wife. Do I have a case against him? No. He owes you no duty to...

My website, whatisdefamation dot com, sets out all the elements of defamation. The starting point is to identify the specific statement you think...