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To prove prima facie defamation, a plaintiff must show four things: 1) a false statement purporting to be fact; 2) publication or communication of that statement to a third person; 3) fault amounting to at least negligence; and 4) damages, or some harm caused to the reputation of the person or entity who is the subject ...

You have to prove that you have been injured because of the communication. Because defamation involves injury to your reputation, you must show actual damage (e.g., that your reputation and esteem in the community has been injured as a result of the communication).

Do you feel like your employer has been purposely giving you bad references? If your employer has been doing this to you may have a defamation of character lawsuit. Defamation of character in the workplace can cause you to suffer financially and damage your reputation and standing.

If an employer or coworker speaks dishonestly about you to others, you might have a case for defamation of character in the workplace. Defamation can take a severe toll on you personally and in the workplace, so you deserve to be compensated for the effects of dishonest language against you.

The Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service can provide information about lawyers in your area. The referral service is free and is available by phone at 1.800. 452.7636.

Notarization Requirement While Oregon's power of attorney laws are silent on notarization, signing your POA in the presence of a notary public is very strongly recommended. Many financial institutions will not want to rely on a POA unless it has been notarized?a process that helps to authenticate the document.