You will usually tell the judge you agree with the ruling and wait for the defendant to argue why the tentative should not be followed and then...

What do we do when a person is able to call you making it look like it's another person calling ?

This is called spoofing. It is illegal but there are applications that allow it to be done. It is a form of identity theft.

Should hard evidence be presented during settlement negotiations or should they be used as a surprise after filing a lawsuit?

A video will be some of the first discovery produced, so why not turn it over and get the lawsuit resolved as early as possible. The only other...

Do I need permission to publish a book illustrating name-brand fashion?

It depends on the way it is displayed. If you are talking about a picture book, then it is likely you are okay. If you are talking about anything...

How do I prepare a proposed order repeating verbatim the substantive portion of the tentative ruling?

Put it on pleading paper, state that it is proposed, put a blank at the bottom of the last page for the judge to sign and date it.

How Do I Stop a woman from harassing and slandering my name. Now She's getting others to contact me to wish me harm.

You and the new girl need to obtain restraining orders immediately. If you want the old girl to stop, you can file suit, but with people such as...

How can I make sure a contract is canceled and I cant get sued for it?

Definitely send them a writing, preferably by a method you can prove receipt.

Is this considered a new invention?

If you combine known elements in an novel and non-obvious way to create an invention that is novel and non-obvious, then yes.

It depends on the extent of the passage you are copying. If it is a very small passage and you attribute authorship you should be okay.

So my question is this...can they legally do any of that? Can they keep the 10% from a job already completed?

You need to slow down and succinctly state the facts so one of us can make suggestions as to how to handle it.