Defamation and libel both involve someone spreading false information about you that damages your reputation. All libel is defamation, but all defamation is not libel. Defamation is the overall category of this type of crime, and libel is a type of defamation....
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Identifying conditions that cause hostility in the workplace
Luibrand Law Firm is one of the few area law firms that has significant experience in hostile work environment cases. We have handled the largest area verdict reported which occurred from a hostile work environment in Troy, New York, and have successfully handled...
What should be in a business plan?
Starting a business is an exciting time, but it is paramount that you begin the process on the right foot. One of the most important steps when creating a business is formulating your business plan. A good business plan will help you show lenders and investors that...
Coming to an agreement in contract disputes
Contracts help you outline agreements with other people and organizations. Sometimes, though, the terms of these contracts come into question. Sometimes, you might believe that someone is not holding up their end of your agreement. You might also need to defend...
What are the limits of the free speech?
The United States Constitution protects citizens' abilities to express themselves freely. However, this right is not absolute. The First Amendment does not cover certain types of speech, and such expressions can lead to criminal consequences. Before a person claims...
What can the police search during a traffic stop?
When the police pull your car over, you have certain rights that the police, by law, cannot infringe upon. The U.S. Constitution provides the precedent for most of these rights, including what the police can search. A police stop is stressful enough, but when an...
Ways to help ensure safety on a private aircraft
People own personal airplanes for a number of reasons, including to get from one location to another more quickly or simply because they enjoy flying. However, there are many procedures that private pilots should follow to ensure the safety of themselves and their...
Department of Labor pursues damages despite company motion
Whistleblower laws protect employees who report harmful workplaces or health violations. They penalize employers who engage in retaliation or termination against employees who come forward with these reports. Whether or not these reports go anywhere in New York courts...
3 tips to draft an enforceable non-compete agreement
Asking your employees to sign a non-compete agreement can help protect proprietary and confidential information. An employee who signs a non-compete agrees not to work for any of your competitors for a certain amount of time. According to the American Bar Association,...
Defamation per se
If someone publicly makes a false statement about you that damages your reputation in the eyes of the public, that is an example of defamation. There are two different types of defamation: libel, which appears in writing, and slander, which involves spoken words....