Can scanned signed documents stored electronically at a back-up site be as legally biding as the original?

Whether or not the document is legally binding is a question to be decided in litigation. However, as Ms. Jackson says, most rules of evidence...

I agree with counsel above. Virginia is the same way, with specifically limited interrogatories, but no limit for requests for production of...

The judge required of us to pay bond with respect to granting us a Temporary Restraining Order.

I won't give you particular case law, but if the state court judge believes he/she no longer has the authority to sign the order given the removal,...

Can a woman be represented by a attorney she works for and maybe haveing a affair with

The general rule for sexual relationships with clients is that they are unethical unless they began prior to the beginning of the attorney-client...

As far as I know, and given the premise that the assignment is "properly drafted" this sort of transfer ought to be possible. The only time that...

If I have file for two separate motion date for two contempt of court, can the other lawyer combine the hearings to one?

What the above counsel says is true. At the same time many courts have procedures where attorneys can combine or manipulate scheduling on motions...

Is an order for dismissal effective from the date of the order or from the entry of judgment of dismissal?

I don't know California law, but in the three jurisdictions I am familiar with the judgment is effective as of the date on the written order. ...

What do I do if I bought a car that was wrecked but the information was not disclosed to me?

You may have a case for fraud here based on the misrepresentations made to you by the salesperson and the manager. You could maybe get the money...

Purchased a car from someone..paid them off..bu they still owe the bank.How do I get my title or money back ?

You can probably sue for breach of contract or fraud. However, if the bank has not yet taken the car or started coming after you for the money...

How long does it take to get ruling from federal (magistrate) judge?

Some Courts move quickly and some move slowly. If you are really wondering you can try to call up the Judge's law clerk and ask. They might not...