Can I still be sued?

He is entitled to his fee quantum meruit. The attorney is correct. He is also not considered a creditor in the bankruptcy proceedings since it...

Divorce / custody case. Are there any restrictions on talking to the press regarding an ongoing custody case? I feel there is..

If you are not an attorney, you can talk to anyone you want, unless the judge issues a gag order. However, you should weigh your options...

What is the correct place to File a Statement of claim against Amazon?

Can't even discuss the UK, but the answer to whether he can file in both...the answer is 'no.' The courts in the U.S. are strongly against 'forum...

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You say it was 'dismissed' but was it Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD'd) or outright dismissed? I ask because you say 6 months...

Would a pyramid scheme in which participants are aware of how the system works still be considered illegal?

Some pyramid schemes are statutorily illegal. It does not matter whether the participants are aware of the company's policies. The fraud is not...

What if the evidence is circumstantial or none at all? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE POLICE TAKE THE EVIDENCE AND USE IT FOR PERSONAL

I'm a New York attorney, so cannot give you legal advice outside of my jurisdiction of practice, but the prosecution has a duty to turn over...

Is telling someone "go kill yourself" and using racial slurs against them illegal?

Madonna used a racial slur. She did not go to jail, so I would have to say, on the legal end, "you have nothing to worry about." I did read an...

How do i deal with my controlling family?

The courts cannot take away the child, generally. Despite increasing recognition of the rights of non-biological parents, it remains extremely...

Suing Bitcoin Mining Hardware Company In Germany

The company would have to have "minimum contacts" for there to be jurisdiction in New York. There are six types of "contacts" that will subject...

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Can I file a restraining order (family court) against my ex wife boyfriend for abusing my kids & forcing himself into my house?

An order of protection is a civil order that provides protection from someone who you are married to, separated from, divorced from, have a child...