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      Who holds the burden of proof, here?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California This case concerns a browse wrap agreement that I've got with a website that requires legal disputes to be held in California. One of the most common problems that courts often find with browse wrap agreements is that they often lack a...
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      are mandamus petitions always heard?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal I found this law firm in Bethesda, Maryland that specializes in pro bono representation before the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's a link, if you're interested: Supreme Court Review - Pro Bono Attorneys - Goldstein, Howe & Russell, P.C...
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      Do you have to timely file an interlocutory appeal?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? 8th Circuit The title of the question might seem kinda confusing, but let me clarify. In a real case (not homework), I'm being forced to represent myself pro se because I'm the Defendant and defense attorneys don't work on a contingency basis. I...
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      Where can I find an advocacy group?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? 8th Circuit Are there any consumer advocacy groups in the Arkansas-Missouri area that can help me find a pro bono attorney for consumer law? You know... kinda like how there's this immigration charity gave Mohammad Abdollahi a pro bono attorney...
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      Where did I go wrong?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal, 8th Circuit Ok, no, this is not homework; this is a real case, and no, I don't have an attorney, but that's only because I can't afford one, and appellate attorneys don't work on a contingency basis. In fact, I've asked attorneys if they...
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      Can you appeal a favorable ruling?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas. I've got a case - a REAL case - that I'm taking pro se in Arkansas Circuit Court. A dispositive motion has been granted in my favor, but this concerns a novel issue of law, so, unless it gets appealed, it won't have any precedential...
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      SoL for misrepresentation

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida In the state of Florida, what is the statute of limitations for negligent misrepresentation?
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      Apparent authority and fraud

      EDIT: Sorry, I don't know why the HTML isn't working on the link. This question is hypothetical (hence why both state and federal jurisdiction is possible), but is based on exact information. I was just browsing the Wikipedia article on apparent authority. Apparent authority - Wikipedia...
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      Have minimum contacts been established?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal There is an EEOC claim I need to raise against someone. I am not supposed to be covered by civil rights laws, due to the job I was denied being an independent contractor. However, due to the new precedent set by the case of Brown v. J...
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      The doctrine of unconscionability

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal All I know about the doctrine of unconscionability is that it is when a contract is so ridiculously one-sided that enforcing it would be unfair to the party seeking relief. However, that tends to conflict with something I've known all my...
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      Unilateral Terms Altering

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Doesn't matter. You've probably seen the terms of various contracts, particularly with websites and credit cards, that state that they (but not you) can unilaterally alter the terms of the contract at any time, for any reason, with or without...
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      Delinquent sister debt

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas A few months back (I don't remember the exact date, but it is definitely within the Statute of Limitations), my sister called me up and begged me for $250, promising to pay me back $300. She made a few payments, but then stopped paying...
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      What's wrong with jury duty?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Any, because this opinion is widespread. First of all, this is the best board I could figure out. If it belongs somewhere else, move it there; I don't care. Most people want to try and get out of jury duty if they can. Why? I personally think...
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      What is the best taxation for me?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? federal I'm starting an Ebay store that I plan on LLCing. The plan here is for me to simply buy some inventory, sell it on ebay, and pocket the profit. Nothing more, nothing less. My instincts tell me to have it taxed as a sole proprietorship...
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      Is this usury?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas Have you heard that myth that the world will end on precisely December 21, 2012, not because of nuclear warfare, but because of astrological reasons that are beyond our control? Well, my brother in law believes this, and it's getting...
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      Is my logic sound?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas My parents are about to finish the mortgage on their home. They have stated numerous times over the years that my sister and I (their only kids) will inherit the house when they both pass. However, I'm thinking this: When they finish...
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      Brankrupting tort debts?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Bankruptcy is exclusively federal law. Suppose I sue an LLC for a huge tort. The damages are huge, so instead of spending the next twenty years with the company's profits garnished, the owners of the LLC liquidate it and start a new company under...
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      Qualifying for unemployment insurance

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas or federal I understand that if you are released from your job for a frivolous reason, you can get reimbursed for a small portion of your earnings frm the government, sort of like a guarenteed severence (since the premiums for this...
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      How is this not telephone harrassment?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas I've recently been bombarded with a swarm of telemarketing calls. One particular company (the state newspaper), admitted that I never solicited these calls from them; they just saw that I was a new phone number in their area (in all...
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      workers' comp in wrestling

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas In Arkansas, worker's compensation is a no fault system. The only exceptions to worker's comp are if 1) There are less than ten employees. Whether they are paid under the table is irrelevant. 2) If they are intoxicated. 3) If they were...

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