But not quite for a real estate attorney. I have a client that owns and manages a large apartment complex. They are having some issues with tenants, and a few of them have gone to the papers. Client just found out that the local paper is going to run an article accusing the complex and the property manager of racism. Serious stuff. However, the reporter never reached out to the owner or manager regarding the allegations, and the client believe the claims are unfounded. He would like to speak with a tort/libel type attorney as to what remedies they may have if the article runs and he can establish that all the claims are baseless. Yes, I have advised him that this is pretty much a useless task and will most likely just make the whole thing continue around for a few more news cycles. But he is hurt and pissed as this has never happened to him at any of his properties. He is also very concerned as to what this might do to his bottom line with regard to new tenants or even buyers. And to be honest, I am not really qualified to advise him on the subject, as my experience in the subject consists of approximately three hours on the subject during first year Torts and a forced showing of "Absence of Malice" during an undergrad journalism class. Any recommendations (of lawyers)? Thanks. Scott A. Frank Attorney at Law LAW OFFICES OF SCOTT A. FRANK, P.A. 5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 170 Boca Raton, FL 33487 p: (561) 826-5400 f: (561) 423-5721 <mailto:sfrank@saflaw.com> sfrank@saflaw.com If you believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service guidance, be advised that any federal tax advice contained in this written or electronic communication, including any attachments or enclosures, is not intended or written to be used and it cannot be used by any person or entity for the purpose of (i) avoiding any tax penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service or any other U.S. Federal taxing authority or agency or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.