Can landlord seve 3 day notice after accepting half months rent

Yes, because you didn't pay the full amount.

No, that is not legal. You may have a claim for breach of contract, but the contract would have to be reviewed to properly advise you.

3 day notice but have not missed payments

If you are paying your rent, then you having nothing to worry about. Your landlord cannot just issue you a frivolous 3 day notice, without...

Can I sue for punitive damages if divorce lawyer won't return retainer balance and refuses to send billing statement?

No. You can go through fee arbitration or sue in court.

Am I entitled to be compensated for shows booked by my band's manager while I was still under contract with him?

Possibly, but there is no way to tell without reviewing the contract you have with your manager.

No, just serve the employer/employer's attorney.

Can I obtain compensation from a cruise ship for them refusing to provide me confidential medical care (this led to suffering)?

No, you don't have any sort of valid claim here.

My lawyer said my case was being review 2 months ago how long will it take? I had two car accidents. 5 months apart

Ask your attorney.

Belated summons service

You have 30 days from the date you were served (December 27) to file an answer. It doesn't matter that the complaint was filed in October.

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I am renting a vacation home for a weekend- can they take the security deposit if we have extra people stay with us?

No, the security deposit can only be used for certain things, and this is not one of them.