In a copyright case how can an author get around an arbitration clause ?

I think you might be misreading this provision. Arbitration clauses can be confusing! Most likely, this provision awards attorney fees to the...

Can I pursue fraud charges based on person's history of this type of swindle or am I stuck in the agreement signed in error?

I need a lot more detail to answer your question! What is your agreement? Why do you think this person has committed fraud? Without these basic...

Is there any law-firm who is taking fraud complaints by students of Argosy University Seattle (EDMC)?

Avvo does not allow solicitation through the Q&A forum, so attorneys cannot recommend themselves or another firm to you in this forum. That...

Infertility after a cesarean--can anything be done legally to have insurer correct the problem?

I wish you the best of luck in trying to grow your family. As a dad of three adorable girls (the oldest is four), I know how much joy children...

If the seller of a property with previous knowledge of property lines lied about said lines to sell the property, is that fraud?

You may have a promising fraud claim. Fraud generally requires that the lie was told: 1) on purpose; 2) with the expectation that you would rely on...

I had a water leak and discovered the piping had been recalled many years ago. My insurance cancelled my policy because of this.

Depending on your policy, you may also have a claim against your insurance company for bad faith claims handling, especially if they refused to fix...

I recently left the UAE with quite a bit of debt, one of which at HSBC in Abu Dhabi. Can the bank legally make me repay this?

As a practical matter, obtaining a judgment in the UAE and enforcing it in Washington State is an expensive proposition. HSBC might decide not to...

Can an unlisted company stock certificate or bond be cashed in eve though it has another person's name on it? how ? .

You will also need to figure out where to redeem your investments. Many companies hire a third party transfer agent to handle stock transfers and...

Is it illegal?

This is probably illegal, the same way that selling the Brooklyn Bridge is illegal! Securities fraud frequently depends on the exact...

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I purchased a SMALL interest in an oil well for $5000.00. Only to find out that the land the well was to be drilled ---

You very likely have a promising claim, and I recommend that you consult with an investment fraud attorney to confirm this. Most investment fraud...