An image of me is being used in a national ad campaign without my permission. The image is close-up and obviously identifiable.

You have many choices in this type of case. It can be filed in either federal or state court. Both federal and California law have statutes...

In CA if a mandatory reporter for child sexual abuse does not report, is that person is civilly liable for all damages?

The individual in question may be liable for negligence. They had a duty to report. They didn't report it. However, did it cause further damage?...

Can the removal of a State civil case to Federal Court based on "diversity" be remanded back to State Court?

Jurisdiction is always a live issue in all cases. If diversity doesn't exist anymore because of the change of status of a defendant or the adding...

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Is it illegal to post on-line someone else's sex history against their will.

It may not be a criminal offense. However, they can sue you in civil court for a cause of action known as Public Disclosure of Private Facts. It...

Renew a Judgment when the Judgment Creditor is dead? Can the executor renew the judgment?

The estate for the decedent steps into the shoes of the decedent and can renew the judgment if it Giles the correct paperwork with the court...

You are going to want to file a Memorandum of Point and Authorities describing the case facts and relating them to legal authority supporting your...

Yes, you can still sue. The fact that copyright infringement occurred is all that matters. However, damages may be smaller because they took the...

My previous boss has not paid me and refuses to pay the bill that I sent him. Unfortunately he also happened to be my friend.

Based on the limited information you give us, it appears you may very well be an employee and not an independent contract. As an employee, you...

Aside from embezzlement (I'm assuming here), what other charges will the co-founder A face?

For a criminal case, embezzlement and wire fraud would be applicable. There are both Federal and California statutes that implicate both types of...

I have not talked with my attorney for a very long time. we're talking over six months. I just had another surgery I still have

Your attorney should always be available to you. If they cannot talk with you because they are in trial or away from the office for an extended...