Yes, a Public Figure CAN be Defamed, and Can Then Sue YOU – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Think you can write/say anything you want about a public figure? THINK AGAIN!
Journalism
Yes, you CAN get into big trouble for slandering/libeling a public figure!; and much more! – In The News – 12/19/24
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Another SERIOUS Reason NOT to Use Amazon KDP to Publish Your Book; and much more! – In The News – 12/06/2024
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EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT – PART V: Do NOT Hire ANY Publisher That is Running Paid Ads on Facebook Right Now!
Here is one example of how Facebook refused to remove the paid advertisement from one of the scammers…
Witches Are Reporting That Their Spells Aren’t Working Against Trump; AND MUCH MORE! – In The News – 10/30/24
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How to Keep the Inner Critic Out of Your Writing – by Martin David
A writer’s ever-present internal censor all too often appears with negative messages…
Etsy Seller Sued for Selling Copyrighted Picture; and MUCH MORE! – In The News – 10/12/2024
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Journalist criticized for complaining that a flight attendant wished her a “blessed night” AND MUCH MORE! – In The News – 10/04/2024
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Another BookLocker Book Has Been Optioned for a Movie! – In The News – 09/28/2024
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