Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
A Chance for Quick Cash
A newspaper is offering to pay me a large amount of money if I tell them about an event I saw dealing with a certain celebrity that has been in the news lately. I was just wondering what kind of risk am I putting myself in by taking the deal?
Can she sue me for telling the truth?
Can she do anything?
Please help me!
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: A Chance for Quick Cash
if it's true, not invasive of privacy, not against your workplace rules/prior contractual obligations, andbdoes not involve criminal activity on your part, hey, go for it.
Re: A Chance for Quick Cash
If you tell the truth, (or even express your opinion, in most cases), you can't be sued for libel or slander, especially when the person involved is a public figure.
If, however, you're under some other legal obligation to keep your mouth shut (such as an employment agreement, etc.), you may have some issues to consider.
Also... beware that just because it's not libel or slander, you also have a reputation at stake, so you'll want to be careful about how YOU're portrayed.
Good luck!
Re: A Chance for Quick Cash
These guys have made good comments, but just remember that you can always be sued for anything at any time, regardless of whether there is a valid basis for suing you. So I suggest you do your best to retain anonymity.