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answered on Dec 2, 2023
You can look up any trademark by searching for the mark by application number, owner or actual mark on the USPTO website. The owner of the mark or the person of record will receive an email when a mark has been registered with the USPTO or if an office action is received. To know the status of a... View More 
My cousin has a court appointed attorney that does not communicate with him or any other member of the family at all. He has been my cousin's court of one of attorney since February of 2023 and my cousin does not feel like his case is getting enough attention. In Texas, is there a way that my... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
Your cousin should file a motion with the court for the appointment of a new lawyer setting forth that the one previously appointed by the court has not communicated with him since being appointed in February 2023, and detailing every attempt your cousin has made to communicate with that lawyer... View More
I did 6 yesterday on paper from 2003 to 2009 and I have not got in trouble since then
answered on Dec 1, 2023
In Texas, whether you can have your record sealed (non-disclosure) will depend on whether you received a deferred adjudication, straight conviction, dismissal, etc. and type of charge. If you were convicted of a charge which included family violence that charge will not be eligible for a record... View More
As of May 2022, I commenced employment with my U.S. church under OPT (F-1) with the same title I currently hold. During that year, the church successfully applied for an R-1 visa set to commence in May 2023. The approval was timely, and I transitioned to working under the R-1 visa one day after my... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
You can generally renew or change your nonimmigrant status while waiting to file your I-485 (Adjustment of Status). In your case, renewing your R-1 visa after the approval of your I-360 and while awaiting the opportunity to file the I-485 is usually possible.
The R-1 visa, which is for... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
A landlord duty to repair or remedy, what notice a tenant is required to give, how much time is allowed, and when a tenant can make repairs themselves and deduct the cost from their rent are painstakingly detailed in Sections 92.051-92.062 of the Texas Property Code. These are fairly detailed,... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
Your written lease would probably have this issue explained. If the lease does not have any reference to this situation, you can call, and text or write your landlord about the specific danger and the specific problem and state that if they do not correct the danger within 24 hours, you will do so... View More
My brother met and married a thai woman recently. She arrived in this country May 2022 on a tourist visa and was married to a thai citizen. He left her and she then overstayed her visa. She met my brother late december, early january. they married on may 8 2023. he immediately filed ofr marriage... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
It is possible that your brother's wife's adjustment of status was denied, although without specific details, it's difficult to determine the exact reason for her not returning with your brother from Thailand. Several factors could be at play in such a situation.
First, if... View More
I experienced discrimination due to my disability at my university 2 times by the same student, each time in a different registered student organization. My professor reported the discrimination to the university this past weekend and I am typing up the information to report to the EOS investigator... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
I was the Student Body president at my University in NY, and went through many similar hurdles and acts of aggression and attempts to deny my access to student government office.
When an individual acts to deny you your civil rights or discriminates against you for any... View More
I requested to break my lease and they are trying to force me to sign a release form within 72 hours and I don't understand what the form it means. I told them I would prefer to have a lawyer review it prior to signing.
answered on Nov 29, 2023
Barring very unusual language in your lease, you likely do not have the legal right to break your lease. You do, however, have the legal right to refuse to sign a release.
Your landlord can choose to allow you to break your lease, but is not legally required to do so, and may require you... View More
I have 23 acres for sale with a house she broke the house off the acreage and is trying to sell it in two pieces and did not ask me if she could do that
answered on Nov 29, 2023
In the absence of any agreement with your real estate agent to list the property in separate parcels, you ultimately have the legal right to refuse to sign a contract to sell your property in two separate parcels.
Simply tell your agent you are not interested in selling your property as two... View More
I want to use excerpts of deposition transcripts as summary judgment proofs. I have served the deposition transcripts on the opposing party under Rule 194.2 but I have not filed the transcripts in the Record. Should I file them in the Record?
answered on Nov 29, 2023
The excerpts you want to use should be attached as part of your summary judgment appendix and specifically referenced in your Motion or Response (e.g. Smith Depo. 3:19 - 5:12, being the page # : line # of the excerpt which contains the referenced testimony).
Most courts do not allow you to... View More
Like wouldn't that be using influence (i.e. it's "social investment platform") to promote something that itself is going to profit off of while selling to these individuals it's actively promoting too?
Edit:1 how is it imaginary and not the dollar as well? As it is... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
Legal scholar Eric Posner has commented, "A real Ponzi scheme takes fraud; bitcoin, by contrast, seems more like a collective delusion."
Bitcoin, like all cryptocurrency and now NFTs, isn't a tangible thing. It's more like the number of gold pieces a character has in a... View More
My car is still under manufacture warranty and insurance company only approved to pay body shop for aftermarket parts & say I have to pay difference if OEM parts are used
answered on Nov 29, 2023
It depends on the terms and conditions of the insurance policy, which are construed against the insurer.
I previously handled a dispute with State Farm under one of its insurance policies where the policy said it would pay for either original manufacturer part or after-market parts for... View More
I shipped, has receipt, tracking updated I dropped off. On expected delivery date tracking said will delivery by 7pm but never delivered and no more update. Customer doesn't want to wait for me to claim with ups but want to sue me. Tricked me when call talk about issued took picture of me and... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
The answer to your question depends on the terms and conditions of the sale, the terms and conditions of the delivery service you used, and, if applicable, the terms and conditions of any platform you may have used to market and sell the product online.
For example, the US Postal Service... View More
We have a default judgment giving permission to sale 20 acres of co-owned property. Co-owner will not sign closing papers to finalize sale. Title company wants a judical declaration. I am wanting to know what is the correct wording when petitioning the court in these regards.
answered on Dec 4, 2023
This is a question that cannot be answered without full knowledge of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the default judgment. For example, a straight-up suit for partition by sale is available anytime there are two or more co-owners of a single parcel of real estate with no mortgage,... View More
We have a default judgment giving permission to sale 20 acres of co-owned property. Co-owner will not sign closing papers to finalize sale. Title company wants a judical declaration. I am wanting to know what is the correct wording when petitioning the court in these regards.
answered on Nov 29, 2023
There is no short answer to your question. It depends upon the language of the default judgment and the legal right upon which it is predicated. The attorney who assisted you in the lawsuit in which you obtained the default judgment is in the best position to provide you the necessary advice... View More
This is on a civil forfeiture/seizure of my truck. The district attorney knew how to get ahold of me cause ive went up there twice to try to get the papers they were trying to serve me, both times she was gone early and they took a copy of my ID, my phone number, and the case number. Nobody has... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
You should hire an appellate lawyer to file a motion for new trial within 30 days of the entry of the default judgment against you, or a restricted appeal within six months of the default judgment, or a bill or review within four years of the default judgment. There are differing requirements... View More
My ex boyfriend has serious mental issues. It’s become too much for me and I’m trying to break away. Not easy because all he does is threaten me and destroys everything good in my life. He has already gotten me fired from one job, gotten me evicted.(I’m assuming so I would have to live with... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
You should immediately move to another residence and not provide him with a forwarding address. Instead of having your mail forwarded by the USPS, individually contact anyone sending you mail through the US Post Office to let them know your new address. Block his telephone number and change your... View More
It was stolen and the company office here shut down what's happening to my dividends?
answered on Nov 29, 2023
The John Hancock Life Insurance Company is still in business. It seems likely that it was just your local agent's office that closed. You should contact the company directly to secure another copy of your policy. You can check your account online to insure that your dividends, if any, are... View More
The officer clearly states on video he yanked my husband from the vehicle for being argumentative!
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
Being argumentative, in and of itself, is not a crime. It is protected by the First Amendment right to free speech. However, if an argumentative person becomes disruptive or disorderly, they may be charged with a misdemeanor offense such as disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace.
In... View More
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