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Florida Anti-SLAPP Act: Libel and Slander Lawsuit Defense Provided by State...

When someone is sued in a Florida court for damages based upon libel or slander, there may be a law on the books that blocks their adversary from winning their case: it is the “Citizen Participation in...

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Will An Insurance Policy Cover Damages for Libel or Slander? Defamation...

One of the key issues in deciding whether or not to file a lawsuit is determining if there are any funds available to pay for a judgment award.  Are there enough non-exempt assets owned by the...

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Defamation Per Se: When Libel or Slander Is So Bad, Do You Need Evidence of...

Florida, along with the majority of states in this country, recognizes that there are some situations where the libel or slander is so bad, so obvious in how it hurts and harms someone, that the...

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Defamation Claims (Libel, Slander) Appear to be Rising: Defamation Lawsuits...

Defamation lawsuits (libel and slander claims) seem to be on the rise recently, with injured parties seeking big money damages. Here are a few examples of defamation cases making the news today: 1....

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Truth as a Defense in Libel and Slander Social Media Claims: Defendants Need...

Defamation claims are prosecuted in Florida courts based upon written statements or verbal statements that arguably “defame” someone in some way.  In both libel (written defamation) and slander (spoken...

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WILL CHEERLEADER DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST THEDIRTY.COM ALLOW DAMAGES AGAINST...

We’ve posted about the details of a defamation lawsuit under Florida law: claims for libel or for slander in social media or in online publications can be filed by anyone who believes they have been...

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Money Damages Awarded by Florida Juries in Personal Injury Cases: Jury...

When someone is seriously injured and a lawsuit is filed to recover compensation for those injuries, one of many Florida personal injury laws will apply to the case, including substantive laws...

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Defamation Claims In Divorce Proceedings or Between Ex-Spouses – Do You Have...

Divorce cases by definition involve emotional topics.  The parties become vulnerable as they proceed from the decision to end the marriage to the time when the final divorce judgment has been entered....

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Defamation (Libel or Slander) Lawsuits in Florida: Can You File a Defamation...

Generally speaking, Florida law allows for the filing of a defamation lawsuit if a Homeowner’s Association (the officers or directors) makes false statements that damage one’s reputation.  The...

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YELP Online Review Site Is Filing Lawsuits For False Reviews – What About...

Yelp is an online review web site where anyone can post reviews of doctors, lawyers, florists, contractors, etc.. — perhaps you’ve stopped by Yelp to read or post a review. As it turns out, Yelp is...

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Can I sue a board member of my association for slander or libel?

In this video, Alan Sackrin answers a question that he has been asked many times before by clients and visitors to this site. If you have questions after watching the video, Alan is available to talk...

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Is It Harder To Sue For Defamation In Florida If You Are A Public Figure?

Public figure versus private citizen distinction under Florida law. In Florida, gossiping and spreading rumors, or just saying bad things about someone else can get you sued. If you speak it (slander)...

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Florida Defamation of Character Claims

What is Defamation in Florida? Defamation can be in two forms. The first is libel, which is where someone seriously injures or tarnishes your reputation in writing. The second is slander, which is...

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Florida Defamation of Character Lawsuits

Sometimes getting justice in Florida for defamation (libel or slander) means having to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. However, not every wrongful statement (spoken or...

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Truth as a Defense in Libel and Slander Social Media Claims: Defendants Need...

Last Update: 01/27/16 Defamation claims are prosecuted in Florida courts based upon written statements or verbal statements that arguably “defame” someone in some way.  In both libel (written...

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WILL CHEERLEADER DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST THEDIRTY.COM ALLOW DAMAGES AGAINST...

Last Update: 01/27/16 We’ve posted about the details of a defamation lawsuit under Florida law: claims for libel or for slander in social media or in online publications can be filed by anyone who...

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Money Damages Awarded by Florida Juries in Personal Injury Cases: Jury...

Last Update: 7/13/17 When someone is seriously injured and a lawsuit is filed to recover compensation for those injuries, one of many Florida personal injury laws will apply to the case. Substantive...

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Defamation Claims In Divorce Proceedings or Between Ex-Spouses – Do You Have...

Last Update: 01/27/16 Divorce cases usually result in raw emotions be exposed.  The parties become more vulnerable as they proceed from the decision to end the marriage to the time when the final...

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Defamation (Libel or Slander) Lawsuits in Florida: Can You File a Defamation...

Last Update: 01/27/16 Generally speaking, Florida law allows for the filing of a defamation lawsuit if a Condo or Homeowner’s Association (the officers or directors) makes false statements that damage...

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YELP Online Review Site Is Filing Lawsuits For False Reviews – What About...

Last Update: 01/27/16 Yelp is an online review web site where anyone can post reviews of doctors, lawyers, florists, contractors, etc.. — perhaps you’ve stopped by Yelp to read or post a review. As it...

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