Lawyers sometimes bill in increments of a tenth of an hour (0.1 hr) = 6 minutes since there are 60 minutes in an hour and 60/10 = 6. If your...

My civil case was dismissed, without prejudice, by a lawyer that we no longer use. Can we refile this same case to court?

In general, when a civil case (complaint) is dismissed without prejudice, yes, it can be refiled in the same court. The court, not your lawyer,...

If the police are stopping someone repeatedly, can a person tape record for protection?

I am just addressing the Q in your header about tape recording, as I have some experience with this. Maryland, like Massachusetts, is what is...

If a statute of limitations changes from 3 years to 5 years, which statute of limitations will apply?

Need more information. What cause of action? For example, most torts have 3 year statute of limitations. Contract claims (in Massachusetts) have 6...

I was given bad advice for a union arbitration procedure. Subsequently I was fired for it. Can I sue my union and lawyer?

I'm going to speculate somewhat, but perhaps that will draw out more facts that will assist you in getting an informative answer from this...

In California, who has the burden of raising the question of standing or capacity to appear on behalf of the opposing party?

Slow down, catch your breath, and get more facts before you jump to concussions, as my father used to say. You don't say what kind of case you...

If I call an attorney and tell him about the case, what would happen if he was already retained by the opposing party?

This is really good set of questions, in part because the situation probably arises more often than one would think, and in part because, at least...

How can I have an official letter from court to prove my criminal case has been dismissed?

I'm not sure being charged with a crime and then having the charge dismissed counts as "having a criminal history" in the context of applying for a...

Can I sue for wrongful termination when I was fired for false/undocumented allegations regaredig my job performance?

The term "wrongful termination" covers a lot of ground, but it does not cover the waterfront. That is to say, although there are things an employer...

Can I sue for wrongful employment?

I don't think there is a cause of action anywhere -- even in Maryland -- for "wrongful employment." But I practice law in Massachusetts, so I could...