What is a tort claim?

The Federal Tort Claims Act is a federal law that applies when someone acting on behalf of the United States causes damages to people or property. ...

Is it copyright infringement to make and sell tshirts with fictional brand logos and slogans from movies?

Copyright is a bundle of rights that come into existence when an author creates an original work of authorship and fixes it in a tangible medium of...

My boss insults me and gets in my face.

P.S. If the cause of your boss's obnoxious treatment of you is your race, gender, religion, national origin, color, or the like, my answer would...

My boss insults me and gets in my face.

Sounds like you have an obnoxious boss and that you would do well to find other work. But it's not unlawful to be a boss and behave in an...

Debt Collection Practices Of Another Business

You *may* have claims for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and you *may* have claims for tortious interference with contract. ...

Do I have a right to health care-related privacy?

There was probably a violation of HIPAA by the separate university office. However, as I understand it, there is no private right of action for a...

I started making small payments to a credit card however now a lawsuit was filed against me. Can they do this.

Your deal with the credit card company is that you agreed that if you used the card, you would make at least the minimum payment every month. If...

In a small claims court lawsuit, can the defendant be sued for court costs?

You *can* sue him, but the real question is, can you collect? The first rule of litigation is "don't sue people who don't have money." The reason...

I have a judgment from a district court in NY against Chrysler. If they are bankrupt, how do I enforce the debt?

I am not licensed to practice law in New York so the following should not be taken as legal advice, but simply as information based on general...

Make an appointment and consult with a lawyer who practices criminal defense in Queens to advise you about the best course of action for you. This...