Do I file Crave Oyer (in Va. GDC) instead of or in addition to Answer? (2) If latter, file oyer before Answer or before trial da

The rules in Virginia General District Court are substantially more relaxed (and less certain) than they are in Circuit Court. You should...

Can this be libel?

In theory, a cartoon can be libelous, but in most cases--including yours--it won't be. Defamation law is all about protecting one's reputation...

I am curious about a lawsuit for slander

Defamation cases (i.e., those involving libel or slander) are very fact specific, and will depend primarily on what--exactly--was said about you,...

Yes, that would be infringement. Copyright law protects the expressions of ideas. The owner of the copyright to the music you want to use in your...

What determines pet ownership?

The answer likely depends on how, exactly, the dog "ended up with" the father. Assuming the boy had reached the age of majority when he purchased...

Can another Employee break into my computer and use evidence against me?

No, that's not a valid case at all. Calling somebody lazy behind their back does not provide grounds for a lawsuit, unless there's more to the...