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Could I get sued for libel/slander if I publish these angry comments/complaints about a publicity figure?
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Answered on July 06, 2015
Opinions about a public person are usually protected speech. Have the specific passages/book reviewed by counsel to determine if you are in your...
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Am I entitled to Healing Time pay as well as Lost Time pay for specific loss work accident. Or is it one or the other?
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Answered on July 06, 2015
Speak to/hire local counsel as you are probably entitled to both.
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I had a son 8 years ago I had toxemia and they treated me with pneumonia without testing me. Do I have a case
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Answered on July 06, 2015
I believe Statute of limitations in Texas is extended to age 14 for infant plaintiff (Civil practices and remedies code Title 4 Sec 74.251)....
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Can you appeal a meditation settlement after you find out the mediator had conflict of interest?
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Answered on July 05, 2015
A mediation is a process whereby you agree to the settlement. If this was an arbitration bias/conflict of interest that was undisclosed would be...
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I am looking for divorce attorney to help me finish my divorce case in Palm Beach County, FL.
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Use the AVVO "Find a Lawyer" tab as AVVO counsel can not reach out to you per AVVO rules.
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If my car door accidently touch the other person car and I left because I wasn't sure of it hit it or not
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Was there any damage? Report same to your insurance carrier as a possible claim. In NY you would have to file an accident report only if certain...
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Is there a legal barrier to using excerpts of a trial transcript (from 40 years ago) verbatim in a work of fiction?
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Answered on July 05, 2015
The court transcript is a matter of public record. If you are using fictional characters as well there should be no foreseeable legal barrier.
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Can an attorney subpoena third-party records AFTER case is final? (Discovery has long been closed, case went through case eval)
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Case is settled so call adverse counsel and ask them to tell party that they do not have to comply with the subpoena as the case already settled.
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Is it possible to change lawyers midst an ongoing case if I feel they are not meeting certain standards without being penalized?
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Answered on July 05, 2015
You are free to discharge your attorney at any time for any reason. You can do so by executing a consent to change attorney form (in NYDS) which...
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Is it legal for cops to park their cars and walk down the street from a club and give tickets to people who are trying to park?
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Absolute power sometimes corrupts absolutely.
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