I received an attorney email for copyright infringment and to pay $2500 to settle. Is it cheaper to just pay to settle?

It is a scare tactic. I have handled these for my clients. The burden of proof for the copyright owner is huge. You need to respond.

Can a customer sue a small buisness owner without a bill of sale?

The court clerk can tell you if there is a judgment. I might be able to do so. If on default you can likely have the judgment vacated but you...

Can past judgments be discharged after Chapter 7 bankruptcy is granted?

Absolutely. That is the point of bankruptcy.

US International transfer

There are many problems that could arise. I am not concerned about currency laws. I am cocerned about frauidulent transfers and related issues.

Ambiguous business policy

Your case will be governed by your agreement. I am fairly certain you are required to do a NASD arbitration. Thus, you cannot just sue. This is...

I am being sued specifically for breach of contract in small claims court but my name appears nowhere on the contract.

You could have liability. It depends upon your agreement. However, what you are asserting here is merely a defense. You are going to have to...

In business, is it possible for all parties of a contract to breach it simultaneously?

You are implicating the doctrine of rescission. You have given few facts, but in general, if a party breaches a material term of a contract the...

How can I get the foreclosure date removed. I have been working to get a remodification on my home for 2 1/2 years with BOA .

I like Mr. Kim's answer. The other important point is that in NY state court, arbitration is mandatory. Thus, court is not bad. The court can...

It is not typical in new York practice to have dismissals with prejudice. I would take what you were given. No one can be forced to dismiss with...

I have a judgement against me from 1997. Canthey seize my compensation from crime victims fund or court ordered restitution?

The funds can be siezed, but it is very hard to do. If yiur award is large enough you should consider asset and estate planning.