Business Fraud Between Father and Son?

It is quite common for a company to go out of business and then re-incorporate under another name. There can be an element of fraud to it, such as...

Does this rise to the level of slander?

An ACOD just means that the court and the DA don't believe that you're a threat, or likely to cause trouble again. However, it does not prove...

For many reasons I would like to ask the questions at deposition. It is much more efficient. Is this allowed?

Short answer: no, it is not allowed. You retained your lawyer to represent you. That means that you've given up the right to represent...

Important to add - YOU cannot serve the papers, whether it's in person or by mail. A non-party to the divorce (meaning anyone other than you) must...

What is the purpose of a legal separation agreement in New York State? Can I use it if we are still living together?

A legal separation provides you basically with the same relief as a divorce, except that you can't re-marry unless you have a divorce. The law...

You're absolutely right. This information should be available to you whether or not you go to trial, or even start a lawsuit. If your wife...

Check whether your HIPAA rights are being violated.

It is illegal to pay someone for their testimony, unless they're an expert witness, in which case the expert can be compensated for his/her time,...

What are my rights as a tenant? Would the police consider what he did a crime? What is the right thing to do here?

You may have a claim against your landlord if the doorman did anything like this before, if the landlord knew, or should have known, about it. ...

Would allowing someone to keep a structure that is possibly causing damage, affect a later lawsuit for such property damage?

Yes. If you permit someone to maintain a dangerous condition, and give your assent by accepting money, you couldn't later sue if that dangerous...