V interesting (recent) article on misleading and threatening solicitors’ letters.
Funnily enough this has happened to me a couple of times. That last time it happened I was even threatened (by one of the receiver’s lawyers) with libel for suggesting that my former colleagues might be subject to a civil lawsuit if they did not negotiate my exit from the business.
This was notwithstanding that I had not publicised the issue outwith the small group of people involved and that the substance my contention was clearly true (and documented as such) even if it might not be actionable. I am not a lawyer but do understand that either/both of these issues are a valid defence against libel.
I must say the main effect it had on me was to question the competence of the solicitors involved as they seemed to be unaware of some very basic principles. Indeed it was quite encouraging as they did not seem to know the relevant law whereas my (potential) brief seems to be a leading authority on the subject.
I have not yet started legal proceedings but may well do so at some stage. It seems as If I can add reporting the solicitors involved for professional misconduct to the mix…
Simon
V interesting (recent) article on misleading and threatening solicitors’ letters.
Funnily enough this has happened to me a couple of times. That last time it happened I was even threatened (by one of the receiver’s lawyers) with libel for suggesting that my former colleagues might be subject to a civil lawsuit if they did not negotiate my exit from the business.
This was notwithstanding that I had not publicised the issue outwith the small group of people involved and that the substance my contention was clearly true (and documented as such) even if it might not be actionable. I am not a lawyer but do understand that either/both of these issues are a valid defence against libel.
I must say the main effect it had on me was to question the competence of the solicitors involved as they seemed to be unaware of some very basic principles. Indeed it was quite encouraging as they did not seem to know the relevant law whereas my (potential) brief seems to be a leading authority on the subject.
I have not yet started legal proceedings but may well do so at some stage. It seems as If I can add reporting the solicitors involved for professional misconduct to the mix…
Regards
Matt Stainer