I'm being sued for Misappropriation of Likeness for an image I posted online, the plaintiff claims I "made him look gay"?

You probably should look through the "find a lawyer" section of AVVO, instead of the Q&A section. We are all frustrated with the cutbacks that...

I see nothing illegal or improper in what you describe. Rest breaks and meal breaks are controlled by California law, and the subject of many,...

Independent contractor agreement

An agreement that is essentially a template modified to specific circumstances is valid. Yes, you could be liable for copyright infringement if...

Father passed away, 3 grown children. children have no money to contest his will, he left it all to g.f. living in huntington

It appears that you will need a lawyer to represent you on a contingency basis in a will contest or similar fight. The chances of you finding...

How should I proceed now when it appears that the probate atty and executor still appear to be stealing funds from the estate?

The executor of the estate has a large amount of discretion in how the estate is handled. Without seeing the checks or how the money was spent,...

Counting days from ex parte minute order

Your answer depends on when you first received notice of the order. If the judge ruled at the hearing, then you start counting from the date of...

If the Judge refuses to refer a civil case for Alternative Dispute Resolution, (Local Rule 4), is that grounds for appeal?

No, refusal to send the case to ADR is not a grounds for appeal. I suppose you could file a petition for writ of mandate with the Court of...

I recently had my Petition for Guardianship of a minor dismissed...there were 3 parties, myself, the pat. Uncle/Aunt and mother

I see nothing wrong with the court investigator's behavior. You filed the petition, which means you opened the door to a full investigation of all...

How do I request a default judgment when there are two defendants but only one defendant answered?

The court clerk apparently thinks there is a problem with your proof of service of the summons and complaint as to the one defendant. You should...

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If I understand correctly, there are currently two causes of action still pending. Either they were not the subject of the demurrer, or the judge...