Can an Independent Contractor Agreement be for a fixed-term?

A properly drafted agreement should be able to meet your needs. Some conditions may be harder to enforce (e.g. non-compete clauses.) Rob Lic....

Can a use a photo I found in a news article on line of a man murdered by his wife in 2010?

Most likely the mag or the photographer own the rights. Therefore, you would have to negotiate with them.

I fired a lawyer I hired without a contract and paid 2500. It has been 3 weeks and he does not respond or sign the substitution

It depends what type of case it and where your case is in its progression. Also, whether you hired a new attorney.

I was taken advantage by a start up company, and I'm being threatened by them. What do I do?

Obviously, an attorney is going to have to review the contract and your situation to properly determine what steps should be taken. Based solely on...

A minor Dropping a restraining order..

Even if you could (and you can't,) your parents could you prevent you from seeing him until you are 18 without any court order. Please don't tell...

Do I need a malpractice attorney.

Unless these "different precautions" injured the mother or child there is most likely not a viable suit. Was the information on the chart a...

Can I take legal action against a company and its employees for threatening me and attacking me

"While fighting a customer I was attacked from a security guard and a off duty security guard for no apparent reason." Fighting with a customer...

Are there consequences if the defendant's motion to strike contains clear and provable false statements?

If you can clearly prove the statements are false and the motion is frivolous the judge will deny the motion. The judge could award you attorney...

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There has been an restraining placed on me but the person who has it is contacting me by phone.

Don't answer a text that you don't know who it's from and walk away as quickly as possible. If you have a hearing regarding a violation you will...

What to do if defendant files a verified responsive pleading that contains egregious lies that can be factually proven?

You present evidence to discredit the allegations. You may find this easy to believe (and there are countless questions on this web site to support...