Defamation law is a complex area of the law because it involves an argument that all speech should not be protected pursuant to the constitution. However, when a person defames another individual, he or she may be liable for damages … Read More →

Landlord repairs can be as difficult to attain as winning the lottery. In many cases a landlord is reluctant to put time and resources into what they perceive as unwarranted or unnecessary repairs. The good news is that if you … Read More →

In most cases pictures that are shared on various social media platforms are only a nuisance, but in some circumstances it can be grounds for an invasion of privacy lawsuit. Someone may share photos of you making obscene gestures or … Read More →

In some cases when gays are refused service, it may or may not be considered a civil rights violation depending on the circumstances surrounding the case. Case in point involves a wedding photography studio refusing to photograph a gay wedding. … Read More →

Malicious prosecution is a motion for damages brought on by a person or party who has been unfairly prosecuted. For a prosecution to be decided unfair, it must be determined that the prosecution occurred for reasons other than to bring … Read More →

California debtors have been fed up with the illegal practices that debt collectors have utilized, leading to a tremendous increase in lawsuits against these unpopular parties. Many hard-working individuals have struggled during the Great Recession and have experienced significant financial … Read More →

Defamation in social media is rampant. Social media has taken the world by storm during the last decade. In fact, Facebook has over 500 million users. Social networking allows people to reconnect with friends and share important moments of their … Read More →

Workplace retaliation by employers, as reported by the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), reached the highest level yet in 2011. Retaliation takes place when employers punish employees who engage in a legally protected activity. The EEOC data states that claims … Read More →

Employment discrimination occurs when an employer uses a reason such as an applicant’s gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical disability, nationality or age to deny employment to the applicant or treat a currently employed individual in a different manner than other workers … Read More →

Retaliation in the workplace takes place in the event that an employee is punished by an employer for engaging in an activity that is legally protected. Retaliation includes negative job actions, such as salary reduction, demotions, discipline, job reassignment or … Read More →