I been told that 'With Prejudice' is typically used in Civil cases. Do Federal cases have 'a typical'?

If a case settles (an agreement between the parties), it is almost always with prejudice which means that the case cannot be refiled. If the case...

What happens to a Stet after expungement?

A "stet" means that the case was placed on the inactive docket and never brought to trial. Now that your record has been expunged, the stet cannot...

What should we say in a background verification form when the case disposition is NOLLE PROSEQUI? I was given citation.

Have you gotten your record expunged? If not, file a Petition for Expungement immediately. There is a $30.00 filing fee and you need a General...

I was seeing someone and he recorded our secure encounters without my permission. Can I sue him?

You can sue him for invasion of privacy and possibly other torts as well. However, it may be difficult to find an attorney to handle the case...

I applied for disability and was denied my benefits.

You have to establish through medical documentation that you are disabled under Social Security's rules and regulations. If you do not have proof...

What happens of you are renting and displaced due to fire? (That's not your fault, eg. Faulty wiring)

I am so sorry. This is just terrible. If you have renter's insurance, your insurance company should cover the damaged items as well as the...

Do you need an attorney to file a 8-505 for you?

it is not required that an attorney file it, but the chances of it being granted and your husband getting the treatment he needs increase...

It will be difficult to get someone to do a presettlement loan on a worker's compensation case since these cases go on for a long time and the...

What course of action do i have with a car accident that wasn't my sister's fault?

I am sorry to hear about your sister's accident. If she or another household resident waived PIP coverage, then she would not be entitled to PIP...

Sealed prommisary note in MD from 8 years ago?

In Maryland, if a contract is signed under seal, the statute of limitations is 12 years so you could still be responsible. An attorney would need...