Explain civil law

Civil law seeks to resolve non-criminal disputes such as disagreements over the meaning of contracts, property ownership, divorce, child custody,...

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I want to change a recently written ballad into a power ballad...do i need a mechanical license agreement from the writer ?

As a matter of copyright law, it depends on whether your use of what would likely be categorized as derivative of the original (although there is...

Denied mortgage loan because SSA never received handwritten W2s from employer--is there any way to hold employer liable

Yes - that is the employer's plain responsibility (to submit W2s for employees working for them) to the IRS as part of their corporate monthly,...

Is a commercial property required to close off there property entirely?

This is NOT ok if you ask me. Though you are not in the 5 boroughs - and believe me, were you, this issue would have unquestionably come to a head...

My director threatened me to resign, or he will get company lawyer involved to put disclaimer on my license, what do I do?

Agree with counsel's prior response. This sounds too serious to be posting haphazardly (or cavalierly I should say, sorry) on public sites like...

I am on a dating site and my profile is set at discreet....People are messaging me about my private pics. Do I have a case?

As always, it depends on the facts. I'll spare you a longwinded diatribe over-explaining the various and several legal issues your question raises...

Can my kids spend the night with my ex's girlfriend when he is not present?

YES. Obviously we all need to know some more facts, and have a close look at that injunction order, but barring some unforeseen deviation from...

Are there any specific profit sharing rules to be followed?

The default rule with respect to all PARTNERSHIPs is as follows (default meaning in the absence of a written agreement providing to the contrary) =...

Are there any specific profit sharing rules to be followed?

The default rule with respect to all PARTNERSHIPs is as follows (default meaning in the absence of a written agreement providing to the contrary) =...

How do I collect on a promissory note from my ex partner?

Agree with all colleagues who've responded here. Good news is it's a piece of cake insofar as commercial litigation goes. In fact, if you...

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