It has been almost 3 months since my motion to dismiss was submitted. Is there a motion or way to get this ruled upon?

I agree that there is nothing that you can do that would be practical. I have seen people file a motion requesting oral argument for the motion...

Can I be made to pay attorneys fees in a civil suit?

This answer is definitely one that you need to be careful about. The rules dealing with estates and trusts have special rules about the costs and...

Cancelling lease prior to receiving keys and lease start date

You are in a tough situation. You certainly will lose the first month's rent. The only thing that is in your favor is that, while you are...

In most circumstances, you can't be told by telephone that there is a subpoena for you to testify. The subpoena would have to be served on you,...

Can I record our county choirs concerts and make cd's for the members without violating copyright laws

In most cases, the music performed in a concert already has secured a license for the public performance of the music through some licensing...

Nfl trademark

One other factor that I don't see addressed by my colleagues above is that a home that is titled in the names of a married couple will typically...

I have a text message from my mother promising to give me 10K once the settlement from a negligence case gets approved.

I can only tell you what would happen in North Carolina, and the laws in NY may differ. First, your father's settlement is the property of your...

Do I have to pay my hospital bills out of my settlement or can I pay them myself?

I believe that your medical providers typically have a lien on the settlement proceeds. In that case, the money will be paid from the settlement...

Can I change locks after three days when a nonpaying girlfriend leaves for three days with no notice.

There is some support for a claim that she has an implied tenancy if she was paying bills and otherwise helping support the household. In most...

Am I in okay?

As you've probably seen on TV shows, you don't have to answer questions that you think might subject you to criminal or civil liability. If you...