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To Every [ Defamation ] Action There Is Always Opposed An Equal Reaction–Isaac Newton.

November 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

defamation

At the time a lawyer was representing plaintiffs in an underlying action against defendants [the plaintiffs in the present action] for RICO violations [18 U.S.C. § 1961], the lawyer issued a press release captioned “FBI SAID TO BE INVESTIGATING GETFUGU’S CARL FREER,” the defendants his clients were suing. Later, the same lawyer issued the following Tweet: “GetFugu […]

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“He’s A Sociopathic Narcissist”… Opinion Or Fact?

September 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Opinion

Building owners brought a libel action against a former tenant who posted a review of the apartment building on a Website: “Sadly, the Building is (newly) owned and occupied by a sociopathic narcissist—who celebrates making the lives of tenants hell. Of the 16 mostly-long-term tenants who lived in the Building when the new owners moved in, […]

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Special Motion To Strike Denied In Defamation Action.

August 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Defamation CNN

The court appointed a reunification counselor in a custody dispute. The counselor concluded the father was emotionally and psychologically abusing the child by indoctrinating him to believe his mother was evil and never loved him and that the mother had kidnapped the child’s younger brother and was holding him hostage. The court removed the child from […]

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Writing Not Required For Tort Of Invasion Right Of Privacy Based Upon Public Disclosure Of Private Facts.

April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Plaintiff brought an action against her employer and immediate supervisor for public disclosure of private facts about her mental health. The plaintiff’s allegations include statements about other employees avoiding and shunning her, as well as one employee inquiring whether or not plaintiff might “go postal.” The trial court granted summary judgment against the plaintiff on the […]

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When It Comes To Defamation, Bank Needs Thicker Skin.

April 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Truth next exit sign - defamation attorneys California

Former vice-president of a bank published 21 allegedly defamatory statements in the “Rants and Raves” section on Craigslist.  One of the postings was:  “Being a stockholder of this screwed up Bank, this year there was no dividend paid.  The bitch CEO that runs this Bank thinks that the Bank is her [personal] Bank to do with […]

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Defamation, Invasion Of Privacy, Unfair Business Practices, Causes Of Action And Service Of §425.16 Anti-SLAPP Motion.

October 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A genetics company publicly admitted that research was mishandled vis-à-vis previously reported results of studies for a diagnostic test for fetal Down Syndrome. Plaintiff alleges he resigned after he was made an offer “that if he resigned as chief financial officer, he would not be associated with the mishandling and would be separated from others […]

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Libel Per Se; Motion Under CCP § 425.16 Anti-SLAPP Denied.

September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In an election for the Board of Directors of a homeowner’s association, one candidate wrote about another:  “As you know, Board Members, like any elected representatives, owe allegiance and loyalty to the people who elect them. They may not self-serve or ‘feather their own nest[.]’ [The candidate] was on the Board and . . . […]

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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer

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Are you in the process of buying or selling a home? If so, then you may need to hire a real estate lawyer. While there are many lawyers who practice real estate law, not all of them are created equal. You need to find one that has the experience and qualifications that you … Read More...

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If you are a business owner, then you know that contracts are an important part of doing business. Contracts set the parameters for a deal and protect both parties involved. Unfortunately, contract disputes can happen. If you think you might be dealing with a breach of contract, … Read More...

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