During a civil case it is discovered that a criminal act was committed who is responsible to report and have state investigate?
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Answered on March 22, 2022
You could file a police report and try to get the plaintiff prosecuted. However, you cannot legally threaten to have the plaintiff arrested and...
How do I find out if I have a court filing against me?
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Answered on March 15, 2022
You could try searching the website for the county where you reside. However, if someone is suing you in a different county, or in federal court,...
When u get seved court papers does it have to have a court stamp on them to make it legal
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Answered on March 15, 2022
I think you actually were served with what was filed with the court. These days, complaints and other documents are e-filed, which means that...
Can I have my trial date continued in civil-unlimited cases if the defendant has not been served?
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Answered on March 11, 2022
Courts generally favor resolving cases on their merits, but you need to get going on your case immediately and take several actions to avoid...
Remanding employment case back to state court
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Answered on March 11, 2022
You could try that argument, but in my opinion, it won't work. The better approach would be to amend the complaint and allege that a supervisor...
Can I sue my job for being wrongfully fired ?
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Answered on March 10, 2022
I tried a very similar case some years ago. You have a strong case of pregnancy discrimination, which should have significant value. If you were...
My mom slipped and fell in the bathroom of a Marriott hotel and fractured her back. She is now in a rehab center.
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Answered on March 10, 2022
Your mother potentially has a very good personal injury case against Marriott. She could potentially recover her medical bills (past and future) as...
Can my employer terminate me when I asked for a medical leave of absence
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Answered on March 08, 2022
Its a little complicated, but if you meet certain requirements, you potentially have a very good case. In order to have an FMLA claim, you have to...
Will I waive my affirmative defense if I don't raise it when answering a lawsuit?
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Answered on March 08, 2022
Because a plaintiff must plead and ultimately prove standing, lack of standing is not an affirmative defense. There are California Court of Appeal...
Can I start a music production company called, “Say Her Name” without it being a copyright infringement?
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Answered on February 28, 2022
It depends on whether any other business is using that name for the same or similar purpose. One starting point is to do a trademark search on the...
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