What value do I really gain going from trade secrets, covered by NDAs, to patenting my methods and algorithms?

In order to protect your trade secrets, you can simply rely on existing trade-secret protection law. Texas, like most states, has adopted the...

Is there a pro-bono attorney that will review our documentation to determined if we have a multi-million dollar lawsuit?

Many law firms will--free of charge--review pertinent documents and facts to determine (i) whether or not there is a viable lawsuit and (ii)...

"Submission" means that the court will consider the appeal without hearing oral argument. You will not need to appear in court.

What can happen if I show up without a lawyer for divorce on my court dates?

An individual is free to represent themselves in court proceedings. This is called proceeding "pro se." If you show up without a lawyer, then the...

Do Canadian provincial courts have the ability to enforce civil claims in Texas?

There are several additional facts needed the answer this question. Generally, Canadian judgments can be enforced in Texas and other US states. ...

Can an adult inherit from his or her biological father if another presumed father's name is listed on the birth certificate ?

As the other responses say, it is possible. Generally, a child is permitted to inherit through his biological father, regardless of who the...

Can wrongful death by suicide or endangerment to human life apply here?

Generally, absent some sort of special relationship (i.e. parent-child, doctor-patient) between parties, there is no duty for one party to take...

Deposition.

Almost invariably, depositions are taken at your own attorney's office. And while no concrete notice period applies, the other side must give you...

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I keep getting phone calls from a collection agency about a payday loan that i supposedly took out in april of 2014.

Yes, this sounds like a scam. Debt collectors are subject to numerous stringent laws and usually walk a straight and narrow line (key word: ...

In a defamation per se case, certain damages--beyond mere nominal damages--are recoverable even without any proof of damages. These "presumed"...

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