Whether a Court appointed mediator, or a private one hired by the parties, the rules in most jurisdictions, and/or the agreement signed by the...

Potentially, there would be an actionable claim. However there a missing details which can affect the strength or weakness of such a claim if it...

On the surface, it would seem you have a full defense to the lawsuit based on the release. But the devil is in the details which requires a...

Is this considered Defamation of character?

Defamation is the making of a false statement of fact about a person, made to third parties, which causes economic damage and harm to that person's...

Who decides summary judgment appeal?

An appeal of a trial level court decision generally is made to the intermediate, or first level, appellate cost. The original judge does not...

If Plaintiff agrees to go through compensation negotiation process before the trial begins,will it waive his right to jury ?

Many times a case is placed on the trial calendar and while waiting for the date to go to trial the parties may agree to do a mediation outside of...

Accusation of retaliation

Legally, your comments constitute opinion and therefore not actionable defamation. However, as a practical matter, such thoughts are not...

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What is a temporary injunction?

In basic terms, it is an Order issued by a court which directs that something "not be done", for a temporary period of time, as set forth in the...

Can deviations from NY State invasive procedures protocol requirements for obtaining consent prove a lack of informed consent?

A "lack of informed consent" claim is technically separate and distinct from a medical malpractice practice claim., although often go hand in...

Would a Hepatitis C cure eliminate a lawsuit?

Your post is not clear.... who is it that you are contemplating suing. You do not provide any information to indicate this to be a medical...