Can I amend the amount that I am seeking in a lawsuit if it has been appealed?

The short answer is "no," you can't alter the complaint after a judgment has been entered and appealed. But if the appellate court sends the case...

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Police report

Usually there is a request form you can fill out and submit, either through the police department itself or through the city. Try exploring the...

Since Nov 2012, my son has been picked on by a kid who went as far as urinating on his trumpet. What should I do?

There are cases where students (through their parents) have sued school districts and school officials for failing to stop bullying. But in most of...

Does a circuit court judge in Oregon supercede the FBI?

You have to do what the judge orders you to do, or risk being held in contempt of court. And I'm not sure how this would be grounds for a mistrial...

Second appeal????

It depends on whether this is in state or federal court. If this is state court, and the conviction has been appealed just once, it's possible you...

Nobody protested or refused to do this?? More details are needed, but this definitely does not sound okay. How were they "required" to do this --...

I am a recruiter and my client keeps excluding candidates based on commute. Is this legal?

There's no legal protection against discrimination based on length of commute. The employer might be concerned about safety or about disruption to...

What does it mean "Right to Travel" and how does it relate to getting pulled over without a drivers license?

Yes, you are required by law to have a driver's license to drive a motor vehicle at any time. You do have a constitutional "right to travel," but...

Can I file a lawsuit against the makers of Red Barron frozen pizza for having a pubic hair in my pizza?

I assume I'm not the only lawyer who hears these sorts of questions all the time. As already stated, the answer is no: you can't sue unless there's...

Can I post a letter on my Facebook page rebutting claims a local mayoral candidate is claiming in his political material mailing

Not only is political speech the most protected form of speech, but you can never be liable for defamation if you're telling the truth about a...