On what grounds can I release confidential information under a confidentiality agreement without notice to the disclosing party?

Ouch, hope your mom is an attorney or if not can finance a good legal defense. Consequences depend on the terms of your agreement that you...

Is a motion for extension of time a nonresponsive paper subjecting defedant to a default?

No, a motion for extension of time could toll the time to respond

You need to file a copy of the order you are appealing that is date stamped and demonstrates that your appeal was filed within 30 days of the entry...

Do I have any recourse for unfair dismissal?

Unless you are let go for an unlawful reason such as racial discrimination or have a contract that gives you other rights, you are an at will...

Is it legal to record a conversation between you and your doctor?

It is not lawful in Florida unless the Doctor agrees.

Can I broker/outsource graphic design?

Other than normal requirements that will apply to any business, you may need a local business license where you are located, etc. there should not...

Can a visiting australian citizen be subject to a US court subpoena

Your status as a visitor does not excuse you from the subpoena, there may be good grounds to quash, but you should really retain an attorney to...

Can I use pre-litigation emails and letters exchanged between myself and the oppositions attorney during a trial?

Depends on the purpose for which you are hoping to use them, depending on the content the emails may be subject to normal evidentiary objections.

Yes you can file an extension, you will need to ask if the other side will object before you file, and if due Sunday would actually be due Monday...

PL files resp. to Def's MSJ and cross-motion for MSJ, does PL have to set x-mot. for hearing or can PL piggyback Def's hearing?

Best practice is to notice the cross motion for hearing, but this is not always done and courts will often allow it to be argued in the original...