Cost of a litigation

You should consult a local attorney. If they take it to litigation, you will need an attorney anyway. If you let it go to litigation and ignore it,...

Alot depends on the language of the non-compete. It might not be reasonable under the circumstances and a court is always permitted to "red-line" a...

If opposing counsel for the defendant says very little to them after the deposition of the plaintiff what does that say?

Virtually nothing. I will never let the other side see anything between my client and I after a deposition. I take them to another room to talk....

Do I need a lawyer to take on a debt collector?

It is unclear whether you just received a collection letter or suit has been filed. If its just a letter, you can try to get an agreement in...

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

I agree with Mr. Taylor. As an at-will employee, you certainly can be terminated for a careless mistake. The fact that you know something about the...

Can i do anything? Forced to resign...

You should consult with a local employment attorney. However, absent special protections in the union contract, it would appear that you are an...

Do I qualify for back overtime pay based on the following information?

The answers of the other two attorneys are very good. From your facts, it would appear that you are non-exempt and entitled to overtime. However,...

Generally, they should be protected unless the assets are held jointly. A sole proprietorship is the same as you, personally.

"Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution"

I agree with Mr. Mallory. You can file such a motion but it will alert the Plaintiff to possibly seek relief, explain its failure to act, and ask...

If a past employer says you misled them by claiming you have a certain skill you learned in college can you sue them for libel?

You are unlikely to have any viable claim for a statement an employer makes to YOU. If a false statement of fact is made to a third party without...