NY is not a very non-compete friendly state. It depends what it says but one of the elements is access to trade secrets. I don't know that a dog...

Can a mother give a baby the father's last name without his permission

Whatever they put on the certificate is the name. You don't own your name as weird as that may sound.

Is this a scam?

Does it sound like a scam, look like a scam, feel like a scam? Then it's a scam.

There is no limitation. Having said that, I seriously doubt they have facial recognition cameras. I would bet you could go back without issue....

Is it legal to run a contest in lieu of paying employees?

I can't think of a reason it's illegal.

Can I sue the administration for children Sevices

I doubt you can sue them. Generally they have discretion when acting in their investigatory capacity. The only way I can see a suit is if there was...

My cousin lives in Texas she needs to file a contemped of divorce forum but when she went to court house said find online

You want to ask in the Texas geographical location. You posted for New York. Laws vary state by state.

Why is the statute of limitation for defamation only 1 year?

Generally because intentional torts have a one year statute of limitation. In cases like that you know it's happening and you are injured...

Is there anything i can do about my coworker??

Is he targeting you because you're a woman? Does he do this to all the female employees or just you? We'd need more information but you can talk to...

Can one joint tenant commence an action/lawsuit without the other?

I don't see why not. A JT owns an undivided 50% interest in the property. They don't need to be unified in interest, you are just a tenant with no...