Is that exparte, what recourse do I have? how can I serve a subpoena as a pro se plaintiff without the court getting involved

No. Ex Parte communications are between a court and one party, not between a party and a non-party.

If I do not lock down an adverse party's testimony before moving for a Rule 56, are they more likely to lie in their opposition?

Locking in their testimonwy will certainly allow you to know what they will say. However, lying in Court papers can result in sanctions. If you...

In a federal case with two pro se defendants, if one of them is being deposed by Plaintiff is the other allowed to attend?

Yes. All parties can attend.

How Does My Friend Retrieve Retribution For Negligence?

Your friend should contact a personal injury attorney in her area. They will take the case on a contingency.

Is it ok to sue someone without a lawyer?

Yes you can. Just remember, in the end you may get what you pay for.

As with everything, it depends. Where do you plan to do the shoot?

The short answer is most likely not. It is a private business and they can tell someone they can't shop there as long as it is not discriminatory....

Defamation of Character?

Without seeing the review left it is difficult to provide a precise answer here. You are correct, you have the right to state your pure opinion...

Its a common scam. Do not pay anything or they will keep coming back for more. As for pressing charges. It is unlikely they are even in that...

What money can I ask for in my ADA case? I'm 69, severely physically disabled and also have a mental disability (complex PTSD)

I am sorry you are going through this. I Do not believe that this would be a Medical Malpractice action. If you have not already done so you MUST...