What's more important is what, if anything, the contract states about paying (as opposed to waiving) the fee. If the contract does not state that...

Am I liable for consequential damages because I had no contractual limitation on liability?

In NY, generally, one who negligently causes property damages can be liable for foreseeable consequential damages. Even if the damages were not...

Can I sue a negligent driver that hit my car in the rear on a highway ramp if my driver has an active Maryland drivers license?

As in most lawsuits, you are required to establish the defendant's liability for the accident and the damages caused. Here, liability is very much...

Do I have any chance of charges being dropped in an appeal? If so, is it pointless due to the amount of time it would take?

Assuming you could make a timely appeal, which seems unlikely, you should be aware that reversal of a conviction is rare - exceedingly so when the...

Deposition questions

Generally, a deposition should not commence until all parties are present. Even in cases where there are multiple defendants, third-party...

What rules do judges have to follow when making a decision in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit?

I join in the answers of the attorneys above, and add the following: An appellate court will only consider preserved arguments and the record on...

Your question requires elaboration in order to fully understand your needs. If, for example, your nanny is looking for another job and wants to...

Is it difficult to write up an opening appeal. I have gathered information online. I need to know what I am facing.

I join the answers of the other attorneys here, and add the following: outline your brief. Organization is key to clarity and persuasiveness....

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***READ ADDED DETAILS FIRST...and HR refuses to give to give this person past documents that show she was a very good worker.

The employer is not obligated to provide you with any kind of endorsement or proof of what a good worker you were. However, that doesn't...

Could a letter and contract from a prospective employer keep me out of jail on informal probation violations?

Not sure how things work in CA: But you seem to have very good grounds to have the judge modify whatever order you are subject to.