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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems unlikely that the pending court date for the citation would affect your oath ceremony tomorrow, especially if you have proof that you had valid insurance at the time the citation was issued. Here's what you should consider:

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A will must be prepared and executed in an exact way. The witnesses have to know what they are witnessing. When I do a will signing it is a formal ceremony and I ask certain questions of the testator and witnesses. If you do it properly then it should be ok. If you make any mistakes the entire... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

If there were no signs posted indicating that visitors could not park in the area where your car was towed, you may have grounds to challenge the towing and seek reimbursement. Here are a few steps you can take:

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm so sorry you're going through this frightening situation. Your safety is the top priority. Here are a few thoughts on your legal options regarding cameras, but please remember that I'm not a lawyer and this isn't official legal advice:

In general, in New York you are... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it's unlikely that a single citation for an insurance lapse will impact your ability to take the Oath of Allegiance and complete the naturalization process, as long as you have addressed the issue and can demonstrate continuous insurance coverage.... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

There is no commonly known statue or sculpture referring to "no recording" at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) buildings in the United States. However, many DMV offices have policies that prohibit or restrict photography, video recording, and audio recording inside their premises.... View More

I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. This is really something that attorneys local to that court would know best. For now, you could check with the clerk's office of the court. If your matter involves personal injury, you want to proceed in a court of unlimited... View More

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answered on Apr 9, 2024

Based on the current U.S. immigration regulations, if you have already been granted OPT at the Master's level, you are not eligible for a second period of OPT at the same degree level, even if you did not use your previous OPT due to your return to your home country.

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

To legally use a trademarked character, such as a Disney or Warner Bros. character, you typically need to obtain permission from the company that owns the intellectual property rights. This usually involves securing a licensing agreement. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Identify the... View More

You may share in whatever interest your mother has if she conveys it (all or a share) to you, but she cannot convey more than she has; so her life tenancy would not extend beyond her lifetime. Upon her death your brother’s heirs or those named in his will if he had one (whether that includes you... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

Yes, you had to be notified. The prosecution had to send your attorney a copy of its a motion. So, check if your attorney received it or not. If he did, he should have informed you. If your attorney did not receive a copy of the prosecution's motion, then the appeal may have been defective.... View More

Child support is required from the non custodial parent regardless of marital status or whether the parents ever lived together. If you are the father of the child you will be required to pay child support. Spousal support in New York, however, is only paid when there was a marriage. If you were... View More

Dear Batavia Home Owner:

You brought them in, so they had permission. A tenancy cannot diminish into a squatter. If they have been there for more than one year and you claim you rented to them, the preliminary written notice to your tenants is the notification required by New York Real... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

If you feel the other driver acted recklessly in a way that endangered you, the appropriate course of action is to file a police report. Provide them with as many details as you can recall, including the location, time, vehicle description, license plate if you saw it, and a factual description of... View More

I'm sorry for your ordeal. Your best option in having your matter evaluated would be to try to arrange a consult with a med mal law firm. Most firms offer free initial consults. If attorneys expressed an interest in exploring the matter more closely, they could retrieve your file and review... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information provided, it appears that your trademark was abandoned due to a failure to respond or a late response to an office action or other communication from the USPTO. Once a trademark is considered abandoned, the application process is terminated, and the mark is no longer... View More

Good afternoon,

It appears that your did not respond to an Office Action received on September 8, 2010, within the six month response period. Consequently, the USPTO sent you a "Notice of Abandonment." You had two months from the receipt of the Notice of Abandonment to file a... View More

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answered on Apr 4, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems that the tenants who received the eviction warning due to noise level complaints may try to claim discrimination against the landlord. However, it's important to note that eviction warnings based on legitimate lease violations, such as excessive... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

The legality of hosting fantasy football contests for money depends on the specific laws of the jurisdiction where you plan to operate the website. In the United States, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 includes a carve-out for certain fantasy sports contests, deeming... View More

Many states have laws specifically addressing gambling. Some have exceptions for "games of skill," but the definitions and interpretations vary. In most states, to avoid gambling issues, there have to be no entry fees and prizes must be predetermined and not based on entry fee totals.