Alan Sackrin | November 3, 2016
Last Update: 5/19/18 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 written) warrants the filing of a lawsuit (these cases can be expensive and, even if you win your case, you may not be […]
Alan Sackrin | October 20, 2016
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 where someone uses spoken words to harm another person. Together, “libel” and “slander” make-up what is commonly known as defamation of character. […]
Alan Sackrin | July 12, 2016
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 with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: Can I recover medical expenses in a defamation lawsuit? […]
Alan Sackrin | April 27, 2016
Free speech is sacred in the United States. We take pride, as Americans, in being citizens of a country where we can all speak our minds. We can speak what we want, we can write what we want, and we’re free to do so. That’s what makes America great, right? Freedom of Speech and Defamation […]
Alan Sackrin | April 26, 2016
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 with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: What is defamation of character? A: Defamation of character is […]
Alan Sackrin | April 14, 2016
Last Update: 3/26/18 Under Florida law the consequences for defaming someone’s character can be very serious. Our law allows the victim of libel or slander to file a lawsuit for money damages to compensate for the harm that they have experienced. Libel defames someone’s character in a writing; slander defames character by a spoken word. […]
Alan Sackrin | March 17, 2016
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) or you write it (libel), under Florida law you can be sued for defamation (See Chapter 836 of Florida Statutes). Defamation can happen […]
Alan Sackrin | March 1, 2016
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 with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: Can I sue a board member of my association […]
Alan Sackrin | February 2, 2016
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 with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: What type of damages can I recover in a […]
Alan Sackrin | November 9, 2015
Last Update: 02/03/16 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 with you now and answer your questions free of charge: Q: What is defamation per se? A: Defamation, […]
