Re: Wrongful Termination

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On 8/16/06, M'sta Mikey wrote:
> On 8/16/06, Angela wrote:
>
>> What is considered deformation of character? What falls under free
>> speech?? In this world of internet blogs and such...what could be
>> considered an offense??
>>
>
> Defamation takes two forms; slander (spoken word), and libel (written
> word).
>
> Slander = A false defamation (expressed in spoken words, signs, or
> gestures) which injures the character or reputation of a person
>
> Libel = Published material meeting three conditions: The material is
> defamatory either on its face or indirectly; The defamatory statement
> is about someone who is identifiable to one or more persons; and, The
> material must be distributed to someone other than the offended party;
> i.e. published; distinguished from slander.
>
> Free speech is covered by the 1st Amendment.
>
> Any way you look at it, you need to PROVE that they caused you damage
> (harm) with their statements, written or otherwise. Honestly, I'm not
> an attorney but you don't have a case. However, I can honestly say
> that from what you posted here, there isn't an (honest) attorney
> anywhere who will take your case. What most will see is a disgruntled
> employee with a score to settle against a former employee.

ooops; should read "a score to settle against a former employeR"