How much does a typical debt collections defense lawyer charge? For filing an answer and going to trial?

The amount charge will vary wildly, especially in a big city like Pittsburgh. The good news is that many attorneys can work with what you have. ...

If your bankruptcy has been discharged and you do an amendment does your automatic stay go back into place?

Typically, once the initial automatic stay period runs, the protection of the automatic stay ends. I am concerned why you may need protection from...

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy on April 2nd 2014 and am wondering how my return for 2014 works.

As noted by others, don't send your entire check. The trustee likely wants control of the check the moment it comes in. While you are likely...

Hello everyone , How many times can a person donate money as a gift in their lifetime and what's the limits ?

I don't believe there is a one-time-only gift rule, but I am not sure what the details are you are asking about. Here are a few links that...

Business formation

While it is difficult to recommend either without knowing all the details of the business, an LLC would protect both you and your business partner...

I gave my employer 3 business day notice when I resigned. They told me I had to wait for my last check.

The 72-hour rule is part of the Labor code in California. For every day's delay, the employer is subject to a penalty, equal to a day's wages. ...

My house was forclosed . document said i was forgiven on the loan but could owe tax. what does that mean?

The reasoning behind this is that the IRS views forgiveness of a debt as income to you. They would have collected tax on the money you paid to the...

What this boils down to is whether or not use of a character on a shirt is "fair use" under copyright law. Most people's understanding of fair use...

Can my husband serve process on my behalf in which he is not involved in the litigation? The NJ rule says: the server should

I can't tell you the hard rule on this in New Jersey, but it sounds like something I wouldn't risk, personally. You don't want to give the other...

As a Canadian citizen should I use a U.S. lawyer to proceed with action against an American in a copyright infringement case?

That depends--it sounds like your copyright is based on Canadian law, and not American law. If that is the case, you will want an attorney...