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Workplace Defamation: Walking a Tight Rope
I have tried two defamation cases to a jury verdict, although I have handled many defamation cases (and have a worthwhile defamation case I am currently handling). Almost all of the defamation cases I handle arise out of the workplace, whether a current employment... read moreDefamation Basics: A good name is as good as gold, but some ain’t worth two cents.
I had a jury trial a couple of weeks ago, in which I represented a small business being sued for defamation. There are two types of defamation: (1) Written defamation, which is called libel; and (2) spoken defamation, which is called slander. My case involved... read moreDeparture Policies: What Happens if You Are Fired before Your Bonus/Commissions are Paid? Part II
If you are an employee looking to get paid a commission after you have departed your former employer, then Rice v. Multimedia doesn’t help. However, in the 14 years since Rice, South Carolina courts have had a chance to revisit and refine an employee’s... read moreDeparture Policies: What Happens if You Are Fired before Your Bonus/Commissions are Paid?
Simple questions deserve simple answers. Unfortunately, in the case of employee departure policies, the question stated above is not as simple as it appears. Like much in law, it depends on the facts, and different facts sometimes mandate different outcomes. And,... read moreStill Have Questions? Get in Touch
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