Does my guest have to pay for water bill while visiting??

Whether you pay for water or not will be spelled out in your lease agreement. You currently say you don't need to pay for water, but some leases...

What to do when a seller backs out of a binding contract because the appraisal came back lower than what they are asking for it.

All housing contracts must be memorialized in writing and the standard forms understand that this type of situation may happen. Thus, if you used...

I am recently pro se. I am considering hiring a lawyer for the day to assist me with my deposition next week.

In my experience, it is always wise to have lawyer with you at your deposition. However, lawyers are a lot like computers -- Garbage In/Garbage...

Be careful of usury. Non-exempt lenders (exempt from the usury laws) are only allowed to charge a maximum of 10% interest. If you don't know...

Can I use data posted on government websites for business use?

Generally the information posted on government websites is for public use (there are exceptions). You should cite to the source so that the the...

Response filed after 30 days

If she filed an appropriate response, your default is not appropriate. You will not get the default (as indicated by the court) and you must...

How can I deny a request for an extension of time to respond to a S&C done by sub. service?

It is always good practice to be courteous to the other side in a litigation. You never know if you might be in the same position and YOU will...

What are the legal implications of having an app that is named the same as yours?

Do your apps do the same thing? If so, then it may be an issue. Unless you have copied their code (the copyright issue) or are using the same...

Could filing patent C, which uses patent A and B, be used as a means to negotiate lower licensing fees for patents A and B?

Any time you have any leverage on a patent holder, you may be able to negotiate lower licensing fees. Looking at your example, there are numerous...

Time frame to respond to a summons in a California Civil suit.

If you were served personally, you have 30 days. So your answer or other responsive pleading would be due on November 19. That is a Saturday and...