How do libelous biographers who make up tawdry, sensationalistic fiction not get sued?

If the statements contained within the biography are gross miss statements of fact, then the person about whom the biography is written can sue the...

The letter I received....

You need to consult an attorney if only to have someone else review the correspondence you have received. It is unclear whether you have committed...

Should I pay this civil demand letter from Walmart?

If you committed theft, it does not matter the amount of the object. It is up to you to determine what you want to do since they have the right to...

A non-compete agreement in CA is very difficult to enforce, esp. where the health of another person is involved. You will have to see a lawyer to...

I've been cyber stalked and harassed online, and need what I legal areas I may pursue against this individual?

You can try to obtain a restraining order against the person, try to show that they committed identity theft, if that is the case, and change your...

Can someone just call your number, leave info, including the persons name with a complaint number and a number to call?

This is one of the newer scams where someone calls you to state you have been sued so to try to get money out of you.

I got a check from my friend tried cashing it at the bank

It is unclear from the facts what will happen. Wait and see. Chances are you will not get picked up but will be contacted by a detective.

Is it the norm not to get reimbursed for lawyer fees to get a Satisfaction Of Judgment (SOJ)?

Your lawyer needs to increase the judgment by filing a memorandum of costs and then he can collect it when the judgment is enforced.

Divorce in process - Soon-to-be ex cancelled my health insurance benefits despite being ordered by the Court not to do so.

This is expressly a not allowed and is part of the original orders that are listed on the divorce petition as a warning. You can sue for contempt...

How to get joint account info subpoenaed in a contempt case?

All that you were required to do is to provide consumer notice to the non-party and then you can obtain the info via subpoena.