What is the round object judges open when a case starts?

I have not seen anything like what you describe in a Federal or State courthouse. I assume it's an added touch for television.

I signed a contract with an organization to hold a wedding reception securing a date, now breached. Do I need an attorney?

I am sorry to hear about your issue. You have several options, but until the contract is reviewed, it is hard to properly evaluate. I would...

What are my rights?.

This will be controlled, in part, by the agreement you signed with the landlord. I would review that document and if you have any questions,...

Can the insurance company take a second deductible from a reopened damage claim from SS Sandy?

It depends on the policy language. If they viewed it as a separate "occurrence", then that's why the took out a separate deductible. There is a...

As stated by some others, the contract language can dictate where suit can be filed. If the contract is ambiguous, Pennsylvania and Maryland could...

Can I sue someone for breach of contract even though they have nothing to sue for?

As mentioned by some of the other commenting attorneys, the ability to sue is different then the ability to recover. Unless you have the potential...

Will my auto insurance cover my dr visits a year after an accident?

I am sorry to hear about your injuries and hope you recover. In answering your questions, the statute of limitations to file a negligence claim is...