by Alan Sackrin | Jun 20, 2013 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
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 defamation) and slander (spoken defamation) lawsuits in Florida,...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 13, 2013 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Last Update: 11/14/19 Defamation lawsuits (libel and slander claims) seem to be on the rise, with injured parties seeking big money damages. Here are a few examples of defamation cases that made the news: 1. Casey Anthony Sued for Defamation by Zenaida Gonzalez and...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 6, 2013 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Last Update: 11/29/21 In this article, we’ll break down: What is defamation per se? Does Florida law have special evidence requirements for defamation per se cases? Recovering punitive damages in a Florida defamation per se case What should you do? Do You Need...
by Alan Sackrin | May 30, 2013 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Last Update: 02/01/16 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 defendant(s) to warrant the expense in time, money,...
by Alan Sackrin | May 24, 2013 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Last Update: 11/3/16 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 Government Act,” commonly known...
by Alan Sackrin | May 14, 2013 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Last Update: 10/13/21 Anonymous reviews get posted on the internet all of the time — at sites like Yelp.com, ripoffreport.com, bbb.org, facebook.com as well as shopping sites like Walmart.com or Amazon.com. No one seems to fret about good reviews: but more and...