The age of the alleged incident doesn't matter; the statute of limitations for defamation begins to run on the date of publication. It's impossible...

If a statement is made to an effect that it insinuates you are in a particular gang would it constitute defamation

Defamation generally consists of an untrue statement of fact communicated to a third party that results in damages. This is a fact-specific inquiry...

What is my legal course for a service I bought that permanently destroyed my property?

It sounds like the primary damages would be for emotional distress, so I recommend a civil litigator (i.e., a personal injury attorney). At a...

If I was in a mutually exclusive relationship found out my partner cheated exposed me to multiple partners, do I have recourse ?

If she continues contacting you, then a civil harassment restraining order may be an option. This is a lawsuit in Superior Court where you ask a...

What can I do about an opposing lawyer who tells lies about what we discussed?

This question is filed under the Libel category, so I assume the question is whether you can sue opposing counsel for defamation. The litigation...

Is it illegal if I describe in detail my bad experience with a roommate and publish it online along with their name?

California law makes it a misdemeanor to post identifying information or harassing statements about another person with the intent to cause that...

Cease-and-desist letters are simply informal letters written by an attorney that demand the recipient stop engaging in some form of unlawful...

A libel lawsuit requires the publication of a false statement of fact. The courts have also held that opinions implying false facts may be...

Is it illegal to statr the first someone's first name on a video and talk negatively about them

The criminal liability really depends on the content of the video and your motivation for posting it. Penal Code section 653.2 makes it a...

How can I have media publications remove articles written about me online?

It really depends on the details. First, are the sites you list actually publications whose editors oversee their content, or can anyone post...