by Alan Sackrin | Mar 17, 2016 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
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...
by Alan Sackrin | Mar 1, 2016 | Defamation, Libel, Slander, Video
Related: Florida Defamation Lawsuits: What are The Defenses to Libel and Slander Claims Seeking Damages Under Florida Law? Will An Insurance Policy Cover Damages for Libel or Slander? Defamation Claims are Personal Injury Claims That May Not Be Covered By Standard...
by Alan Sackrin | Feb 2, 2016 | Damages - Money Awards, Defamation, Video
Related: What Damages Are Recoverable In A Defamation of Character Claim? Can You Collect Punitive Damages for Defamation of Character? Florida Defamation Lawsuits: What are The Defenses to Libel and Slander Claims Seeking Damages Under Florida Law? _______________ Do...
by Alan Sackrin | Nov 9, 2015 | Defamation, Video
Last Update: 02/03/16 Related: Defamation Per Se: When Libel or Slander Is So Bad, Do You Need Evidence of Damages Before Punitive Damages Can Be Awarded? Florida Defamation Lawsuits: What are The Defenses to Libel and Slander Claims Seeking Damages Under...
by Alan Sackrin | Sep 24, 2015 | Defamation
Last Update: 11/16/16 Some jury verdicts in defamation cases can send a message. This is especially true in those cases where the court allows the jury to assess a money award that does more than compensate the victim. When a jury is authorized to consider more than...
by Alan Sackrin | Sep 16, 2015 | Defamation
Last Update: 11/3/16 Defamation of character can in two ways; either libel (written) or slander (verbal). Defamation involves “a false and defamatory statement concerning another.” Thomas v. Jacksonville Tel., Inc., 699 So.2d 800 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997)....
