Can an independent contractor be required to sign a NON-Compete?

Can the independent contractor be required to sign a non-compete -- yes. Just as the independent contractor has the right not to sign it and to...

If I fire my attorney and go with another, will the new attorney be handed over all evidence and paperwork from fired one?

California code of ethics requires the attorney to hand over everything but work product to a new attorney and not to charge you for such a copy.

I need an affordable LA attorney to help me with a small claims case.

Having been a pro tem judge in small claims court in the past, it can be overwhelming to fill in the paperwork and go forward. Many of us offer...

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Can I pay off my attorney sanction fines in installments?

As sanctions go, you usually have time to pay them. If they are owed to the court, you need to request a payment plan from the judge. If from...

How to negotiate a film deal?

Having done several of these types of deals, you will have to find someone who has negotiated and drafted other entertainment packages. So you...

Is this considered stealing or copyright or what?

It depends on who owns the trademark as trademark ownership is acquired through use. If you own it you can assert the rights. If the charitable...

Unfortunately, you are in a catch 22 situation. Perhaps you can find a TESLA owner who would work with you.

In whose name is the title? If it is yours then technically, then you own the car. However, you do live in your parents home and they have the...

Are "NO REFUND" policies legal if no exchange in services ever took place?

Unfortunately, you agreed when you signed up to accept the no refund policy. I might suggest that you ask them if you could postpone the course...

Suit was dismissed w/out leave to amend on demurrer; can I challenge this and how?

You may be able to file a motion for reconsideration based upon new facts or law -- some judges are amenable to these motions, others are not.