What do I do? wait? call court to find out the outcome of the motion? If/when I get summons can I File answer in writing?

Courts can take a while...so call the lawyer again and find out what is happening (if he knows)....don't worry too much about delays

Can we operate as "XYZ Hats" without violating "XYZ" trademark? If we appeal, how long does it usually take in court?

The devil is in the details here and the question will be consumer reaction or whether the consumer would be confused about which company is which....

What can I do in this situation?

Notify your insurance carrier ASAP....they should provide a defense....

If we have this HR meeting and it's still going on, do we have a case for a class action lawsuit?

There are a number of claims here, some available for class actions (perhaps on further investigation) and some not; there are also "whistle...

How does someone find an attorney to be local counsel and work with my out-of-state attorney?

Here is how I go about finding counsel in a jurisdiction where I do not have an office. I ask my friends in the Bar with similar practices who they...

Usually you do not withdraw the appeal with a motion before the trial court to vacate judgment and for a new trial. The appeal clerk should be...

How to add something to an appeal

There is no easy answer to this question: usually you will have to make a motion to the appeals court explaining the new information; why it was...

What to do after an appeal is filed in a landlord tenant case and no complaint has been filed within the time allotted?

Usually there is a clinic on L&T disputes at the local law school. You might want to ask them since it is probably a quick question once the...

How long does an appeal take to get an outcome?

quick answer: too long; longer answer: much too long.

Is this decision worthy of appeal? If not, was I wrong in citing those cases and/or interpret them incorrectly?

It is hard to answer this question in the abstract without seeing the court's opinion or the reason for the entry of the judgment in favor of the...