My son's girlfriend (age 24) was arrested for two counts of felony larceny and breaking and entering, despite having lived in our area for 3.5 years and having no need to commit the crime due to a trust fund. She has an alibi supported by debit card transactions showing she was in our county during the time of the crime. We are concerned about the validity of her arrest, the handling of the case by the authorities, and whether her civil rights have been violated. We are also curious about the normal procedures for obtaining warrants and transporting suspects, and whether there might be malicious intent behind the arrest due to past relationships. What advice can you offer regarding these concerns and the potential for a civil suit if she is cleared of the charges?

February 1st, 2023

I am filing a Motion for Dismissal against a 3rd party debt collector in Massachusetts, but I live in Hawaii and have not been properly served. I am preparing to file Answers, a Letter & Motion for Dismissal, a Sworn Denial, and Discovery requests. Will any of these filings waive my jurisdictional challenge, and should I cite Hawaii Civil Procedure or Massachusetts' for Discovery/Admissions?

October 3rd, 2023

I want to start an import/export business for tobacco products. My seller is in India and the buyer will be in the USA. I will oversee payments, product delivery, and communication. What is the step-by-step process to obtain the necessary licenses, and should I use the seller's business name or my own, and should the buyer/seller open a business bank account in the US?

August 26th, 2023

I have been represented by a law firm in Florida for an asbestos-related case. Over the years, I have received some compensation. They are now flying people to Florida to give depositions in this class action lawsuit. My question is, are the people giving the depositions the only ones getting the final compensation, and if so, can I demand to give a deposition due to the fact that my lungs are much worse, and I am on oxygen every day?

May 12th, 2024

How can a plaintiff obtain the 1099 forms filed by a defendant for labor costs paid to doctors, given that the 1120S tax filing does not indicate to whom the labor costs were paid?

March 21st, 2023