Mental health record was introduced at trial, other than filed under seal, is there any other option to protect from disclosure?

Filing under seal is the only way I know. You could seek an order having it expunged once all appeals are exhausted. Speak with your lawyer.

Can a Bill of Costs in federal court ($50,000) be converted into a judgment? What would be the ramification to me?

The trial judge has to grant a motion to tax the costs to you. If that happens, the award if costs can be entered as a judgment and the defendant...

Should I file in Small Claims Division or the regular Civil Docket

Those are very good questions. Generally speaking, small claims court is informal and easier to work with for both attorneys and litigants. They...

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How can I contest a verbal contract made on the phone with a financial advisor? I didn't realize saying "yes" would cost me $700

I agree with my colleague. Tell the credit card company the story exactly as you told us, they will ask you if you said "yes" to anything that...

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Is Non Compete still binding if the vendor is removed from the client vendors list.

No one can completely advise you on this forum, and particularly with a question that complex. It is, however, possible to give some general...

What attorney fees should be expected for a small non-profit animal rescue to sue to get foster animals back in Boone County?

This is a good question, but unfortunately one that is difficult to answer. A lot depends on the scope of the work. It would be ideal, of course,...

Can you serve federal and state interrogatories to a defendant if the cause of action was filed in federal court initially?

I never know whether to answer these or just tell the asker to get a lawyer. I guess you already know you need a lawyer so I will skip that part. ...

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Yes and yes. There is no civil equivalent of the fifth amendment. However, it can take a bit of skill to get two aligned parties to testify...

Normally, no response is due until the motion is presented in court. The specific judge may have standing orders to the contrary, however. Your...

Am I in a position to sue my car dealership?

If you and the kids are all right I would make getting the vehicle safe the first priority. It may be a defective product or poor insulation. Glass...