Does a person need to get a signed copy of a order from courts for the order to be valid?

It's valid whether you receive a copy or not. I would strongly suggest that -- if it affects you -- you go onto the court's electronic database and...

What is an expert?

Depends what the case is. For example, if it were a dental malpractice case, you might need to bring in an endodontist to testify that your root...

Is it true that once he is served, he and i cannot discuss without our atty?

The principals in any litigation are always free to speak to each other. Attorneys don't like it because it opens the door to having the other side...

Can I demurrer to the complaint as a strategy to drag out the litigation in hopes that he runs out of cash?

Assuming your attorney finds a valid legal basis to attack the pleading, you are within your rights to file a demurrer. This remains true even if...

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Will there be a problem if the trademark I'd like to register, differs just by 2 letters and a space from another company?

It's impossible to answer that in the abstract, as there are many trademarks that contain similar words and stylized designs, and even a fair...

As stated by prior posters, comparative advertising is fine as long as it makes clear you are not associated with BRAND NAME. You can always say...

Can a little league sue me for email ?

I guess if MLB and the NFL are litigious it trickles down to little league, too. You can be sued for defaming a company (assuming the little league...

Further discussion about using emails someone sends me in a book I am writing.

The prior poster Mr. Ballard is correct. You own the email, but you can't publish the contents without the other side's consent. In your book, if...

How do I amend a 2010 income tax return

It's not clear what you are asking -- is the IRS stating that he owes money because you claimed him as a dependent? As always with tax issues, I...

Use of image or likeness

Photos published prior to 1923 are in the public domain. Since Big John boxed from 1881 - 1892 (or thereabouts) all those publicity stills can be...