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When writing a biography, be cautious of defamation and privacy issues, especially if individuals can be identified. Truth is a defense against defamation, but it must be provable. Avoid sharing private information about living individuals without consent. Using a pen name may reduce risks but wont eliminate them if people can still be identified. Ensure you have rights to any documents or texts included. Consulting a lawyer specializing in defamation and privacy law in Oklahoma is advisable to review your manuscript for potential legal risks. The Oklahoma Bar Association can help you find qualified attorneys.Full Conversation
Guess that's what I need to do hire me a lawyer. If I'm telling my story in a creative way and I don't make it a biography but I create a story based on true life events and I changed the names to protect the morons in the story but I use my real name which is now my maiden name as the author. Since I State my children with a fake name can they sue me for implication because I'm using my real name as the author
Using your real name as the author while changing the names of other individuals can still potentially lead to legal issues if those individuals can be identified. In Oklahoma, defamation and invasion of privacy are the main concerns.
- Defamation: Even with name changes, if individuals can be identified and their reputation harmed, you could face defamation claims.
- Invasion of Privacy: Revealing private details about individuals, even under pseudonyms, can lead to privacy invasion claims.
Have you considered consulting a lawyer to review your manuscript for potential legal risks?
Well it's the truth. People working in banking have access to looking up credit reports for po date potential would cause one to wonder how ex husband found out details he otherwise would not have known during my divorce. Divorce fraud assisted by hiding assets or transfer in divorce illegally and retained after. Air traffic controllers who are alcoholics functional alcoholics when they get to work. Cop who cover for family because their family and they don't do it for anyone else. Unacknowledged environmental Emotional financial elder child neglect and abuse. The story got to get told because it will help others it's not for me or my abusive adult kids. These are people that are not functional and they live in denial and toxic mess of intergenerational abuse. They're abuse affects others and that is why I have a story that needs to be told and taken seriously because there's a lot of legal implications as well. Guess the lawyer is a good idea.
Sharing your story can be powerful, but legal risks are significant. Consulting a lawyer is crucial.
- Defamation: Truth is a defense, but proving it is key.
- Privacy: Avoid exposing private details.
- Copyright: Secure rights for any included documents.
Have you identified a lawyer specializing in defamation and privacy law?
Is it a better idea to use a pen name? Because at the end of the day pen names always get found out.
Using a pen name can help mitigate some risks, but it won't completely shield you if individuals can still be identified from your story. Legal risks like defamation and invasion of privacy remain.
Consulting with a lawyer is essential to review your manuscript for potential legal issues. Would you like information on finding a lawyer in Oklahoma specializing in defamation and privacy law?
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Case Rating: *Sure, here is some information to help you find a lawyer in Oklahoma specializing in defamation and privacy law:
Oklahoma Bar Association
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Website: www.okbar.orgThey can provide you with a list of qualified attorneys in your area. Do you have any other specific concerns or questions about your manuscript?
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