If the opposing party (respondent)appeals a court order, will I (petitioner)need to defend myself throughout the appeal process?

“When a debatable issue is raised on [appeal], the failure to file an answering brief generally constitutes a confession of error.” Gibbons v....

As a federal agency supervisor can I be sued in civil court by a former federal employee who was fired?

Anybody can sue anyone at any time for anything. So, whether or not a claim has merit does not prevent a lawsuit. But if the employee resolved...

A friend lost a job because he texted in that he was taking his wife to ER, the boss accepted this as a call in for an emergency

You friend may have a claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") depending on how long he worked for the company, how many hours he...

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What steps do I take to claim my unused vacation time from former employer?

Generally, you can report it the department of labor or you can file suit. The proper court will depend on the amount at issue. Your claim would...

Appeal abandoned in trial court before being transferred to Superior Court. No more actions allowed in trial court.

Your question is difficult to understand. You would not have an "appeal" in a trial court. And, superior court is typically the trial court. A...

Due to lack of advertising in the movie synopsis, I was forced to listen to preaching about God. I am an atheist. I spoke to the

There is no state action in what you describe. The government did not "force" you to listen. to preaching. You were free to leave, left, and even...

Should I appeal a Civil Judgement that was won on a technicality?

A general denial is permissible, but in very rare circumstances. Whether you have grounds for an appeal will depend on the reason the Judge gave...

Teacher called my daughter a f ing retard for missing a decimal on a problem on her homework. Can we press charges on her?

In addition to reporting the teacher to the principal and superintendent if necessary, you can report her to the Department of Education for...

AZ Employee lied to and subsequently terminated while on medical leave. Discrimination or not?

Whether you have a claim or not depends on facts not contained in your question. You may have a claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act...

Can I appeal to higher court if a Motion to Vacate a Summary Judgment is denied?

You can fille a motion to reconsider, a Rule 59 motion, or a notice of appeal. A Rule 59 motion extends the time to appeal. The timeline for each...