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What legal actions could a small business take against customer who is trying to pull a scheme to collect insurance money?
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Answered on March 15, 2017
Rarely will people spend their own money in order to have a claim for repayment unless they are serious. You have to be prepared for a fight. The...
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Can I appeal a federal sentence if I can prove the judge was unfair, or had pre determined bias?
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Answered on March 13, 2017
Appeals of federal criminal sentences are based on the record. If the record reflects the bias or prejudice, then a direct appeal is the...
How long does a judge have to rule on an objection to a Magistrate's decision?
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Answered on March 13, 2017
Forcing a judge to do his or her job timely requires a petition to the court of appeals asking for it to order the judge to rule. Sometimes a call...
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I am in need of an attorney that will appeal a case that is high profile pro bono for media. Federal. Any interested?
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Answered on March 12, 2017
No outstanding appellate counsel is likely to be inclined or impressed. You either can afford to hire one or not. If not, you may find a want-to...
The plaintiff's motion for summary judgment was overruled what does this mean?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
Overruled is the same as denied in this context. Probably the credit card company's affidavit in support of summary judgment did not start at a...
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Do you have to file papers for a public official to be an expert witness before they can testify about their job duties?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
Factual questions are fair game without asking what would otherwise be an expert opinion. If the issue is historical (e.g., was an engineering...
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What can you do if the court willfully ignores the Ohio Civil Rules of Procedure, dealing with small claims failure to notify?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
Many questions can be answered on these boards, but this one requires a litigation strategy well beyond the scope of this website. That one is...
Ohio Civil Rule 55 Default. Defendant has made an appearance. Is there just a 7 day notice required before Judgment entered?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
Rule 55. Default
(A) Entry of judgment.
When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or...
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How long before I can own a gun in Ohio after a 3rd felony in the state of Fla.?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
In Ohio you are not permitted to possess a firearm. Ohio R.C. § 2923.13 prohibits possession of any firearm or dangerous ordnance by any violent...
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How do I go about appealing a federal criminal sentence or ruling for insufficient counsel (appeal forms and process please)?
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Answered on January 26, 2017
Trial counsel will file a notice of appeal, or the clerk will file it on behalf of the defendant. Ineffective assistance of counsel is generally...
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