Can I counter sue for time spent in court? Can I also ask for lost wages of my witness's?

If you are talking about a counter suit in small claims court, you cannot. If she sues you and she loses, you would be entitled to your court...

This general should be okay depending on the disclaimer. If you want a properly drafted disclaimer you will need to hire an attorney to do one for...

Are there any exceptions or rights at all for an "as is/final sales" purchase from a retailer?

"As is" gives you the right to inspect before you purchase, so that you purchased the item at your peril. If you paid via some credit card such as...

What type of lawyer do I need to research if a book is in copyright since it is not readily apparent?

You can go to the U.S. Copyright Office online and hire them to do a search.

Developed an educational game which uses custom playing cards and rules based off the cards. Is it patentable?

This is the exact type of query that requires that you seek the advice of a local IP attorney as it may be patentable, copyrightable and/or...

I have an idea for a new social network type of program or app and need help on how to get the idea mine and no one else's.

You need to have a properly drafted NDA with provisions that cover the specific information you are seeking to share and/or develop. If the idea...

I want to write a vegan cook book. As from what I read its legal to put ingredients and directions only and maybe change i bit.

Recipes are always difficult to protect. Pictures, however, are not. Do not use someone else's pictures nor their layout, format and/or designs....

Is it legal for Bank of America to (transfer) a mortgage that has 7 years left on it, to another company without notifying

I would venture to guess that the loan documents that your mother signed when she obtained the mortgage states that the loan can be transferred at...

Am I responsible for paying bills, billed after my business has closed.... especially for this situation detailed below. ? $4K

If you retained them to perform services for which you knew you have to pay as a business, then depending on the amount of money that was in the...

Is there a simple way to register a business name online?

If there are no other users of the name -- (uspto records are not enough as there may be common law users with superior rights), the filing fee and...