What is the next step?

Generally you should retain counsel for private consultation. Explore with your counsel: trademark infringement issues and defenses covering the...

Generally I agree with counsel. A deposition subpoena is required to compel a third party to appear and must be served personally. A notice of...

My car is being held hostage so to speak bc my insurance hasn’t can they legally do that?

Generally I agree with my colleagues and would add: The insurance should have issued a check to the shop by now. Ask for a copy of the check...

Can I hand the judge a copy of a case law at a hearing?

Generally, citation to legal authority needs to be provided in a memorandum of points and authorities as part of a motion, opposition, or reply in...

What’s the proper way to ask the trial court in a civil case to rule on specific issues?

Generally, it's by motion and there are many formalities to comply with, which can vary widely as there can be more than one way to approach a...

Is it legal for a party to serve the other by mail using a pseudonym and alternate address, pretending to be a third party?

Generally it sounds like fraud and invalid service that can be quashed if you can prove the service is invalid. Other rememberers might also be...

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Can I file a patent to protect my ideas?

Generally counsel is correct. University tech transfer is often a significant part of research and funding with a university and tech transfer or...

Generally, the owner has the right to enter its own land by virtue of ownership. Job sites may alter that right. Contractual rights alter such...

Generally you need to consult with counsel for potential claims and to defend your contractor's license. Although you may be right based on...

Generally, for a motion to strike: most noticed motions require at least 16 working court days prior to the hearing -- not holidays or weekends....