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Tattoo horror story...can I sue?

Based on the facts you provided, it appears you can sue the artist, the tattoo studio and perhaps your girlfriend, but only if she was a participant in the deception. You have causes of action for misrepresentation, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, as well as several others. The California statutes of limitation on these causes of action are two years from the date of your injury, so you need to act quickly and should consult an attorney. If you file your lawsuit...

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Domestic violence, fourth 4th degree assault in WA state, DUI WA state, WA criminal law possible punishment

Not good. Find a good criminal defense lawyer.

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Expunge criminal record, removing an 8 year old shoplifting charge in CA, expungement

This conviction will stay on your criminal record forever. It is possible to expunge an offense. There is a statutory process to go through. You must first request the expungement from the police department that made the arrest, and if refused, then you must go to court and ask the judge to do so. There are no guarantees in this process, however, and the result is typically dependent on the charges and your record. Even if you succeed in expunging your record, your conviction will...

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Am I personally liable in a lawsuit against LLC for which I have been listed as a manager

Fax blasting is illegal in all states. It is a federal violation as well as a violation in California. The company is legally responsible for the debt and the liabilities. Unless you are an individual judgment debtor, you can only be responsible for the amount of your contribution to the company, which in this instance appears to be none. The agent for service of process has no legal liability for the debts of the corporation; it is merely a designate to recieve papers for the company....

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Can a creditor who currently garnishes 25% of my paycheck also garnish my monthly bonus check

Yes.

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Residential Remodel & Addition Dispute: Charges for work not performed and property lein.

A contractor must have a bond filed with the state. The requirement of insurance would be in your contract with the contractor, so you will have to read it to determine whether the contractor was required to carry it. The contractor's claim is not strong, but to remove the lien, you will have to file suit to expunge the lien if the contractor is not willing to voluntarily remove it. A strongly-worded letter from a lawyer may do the trick, however. Assuming that your contract specifies...

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CA business law, piercing the corporate veil of a CA S corporation

You could also make a motion before the court that issued the original judgment to add the CPA individually as a third-party judgment debtor, which sometimes can shortcut the process of piercing the corporate veil much less expensively. There are a series of facts you would have to prove, but the process can be much faster than filing a new case.

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What can I do to appeal or contest an insurance investigation on my car that was vandalized insurance refuses to pay for repairs

Based on the facts you outlined, your safest route is to return the checks uncashed, but with a letter contesting your cousin's version of the facts, and perhaps with a sworn statement from your cousin attesting to the facts as they really happened. In addition, if you filed a police report, as you are required to do by law, that report would have the correct date on it. The other driver, as well, would be able to verify the date of the claim (unless it was a hit and run, which is not clear...

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Seeking information on civil cases regarding breach of implied contract and enforceability under CA law

Typically these cases are frowned upon and you don't stand a good chance of winning. You can find caselaw all over the country on fastcase.com. Gather up any written correspondence between the two of you and consult with a family law attorney to see if there is anything you can do to protect your rights. You also may want to look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathers'_rights_movement

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Where to Incorporate if your office is in California

You are correct. If you incorporate elsewhere but have your principal place of business in California, you will pay the same price as if you originally had incorporated here, so there is no real price advantage to registering in another state. There are differences in corporate protection laws that make Delaware a beneficial choice over California for C corporations, but there are many other considerations you do not identify in your question. You would be wise to invest the time to consult...

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