Is there a legalese term for being duped into settlement agreement with tricky verbiage, dubious presentation of terms?

The term is "fraudulent inducement". If you signed by "mistake" that will not meet the requirements. See an attorney to discuss the specifics.

How can I get legal help for copyright infringement of my artwork used on the cover of a new book without permission?

If you can prove your claim without having filed a formal copyright and relying on a common law copyright, you seem to have a potential claim. ...

What is process for changing property owner from person to trust?

The first issue is: if the property has a mortgage, you cannot transfer the property at all, as it would be a breach of the mortgage. Otherwise,...

$50,000 requires that the case be filed in any NY supreme court having jurisdiction over the defendant. Unfortunately, it would be very difficult...

Filing just an answer will do nothing . What would be a better course of action: Speak with the mayor and/or your council person about a...

Service of Discovery

There's no affidavit of service required for discovery demands. Failure to respond will require you to file a motion to compel.

If a property deed lists two people on it, is the default that they own it equally?

1. the property, if the deed is silent, is held as "tenants in common" which means you each own an undivided ½ interest. If you can't resolve the...

Only if law enforcement determines it is an obstruction.

Per my colleague, trademarks have to be used in commerce. In the case of "idea" it also has to be established as a "secondary meaning" (such as...

In the state of New York when you rent a property without a c of O - and you want to perform a nail business there, can you ?

You can pay the building dept. to perform a "violation search". It will return a letter that says "no violations, building built prior to 1938, no...