Not enough information to answer. Avoid WHAT KIND of civil lawsuit? General answer would have to be - NO.
Don't download music illegally. Use iTunes to get your music and you won't have to worry about getting caught for illegal activity.
don't park illegally!
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Income earned illegally, usually in cash and not reported to the government so as to avoid paying taxes
You should file an amended answer in a lawsuit in Texas when you need to correct mistakes, provide additional information, or respond to new claims made against you in the lawsuit. It is important to file the amended answer promptly after realizing the need for changes to avoid any potential legal consequences.
You can avoid Immigration issues by keeping things legal. Do not use fake degrees, don't work anywhere illegally and keep up with the laws in the country you are immigrating to.
If you are downloaded copyrighted materials, you can get sued by the person or organization owning the rights. However, the way it usually goes when someone is caught is that they are charged with a felony. This can result in fines and prison time. This is the same for illegally downloaded music, TV shows, and movies. See the related links below.
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If you have been served with a civil lawsuit, you will need to file a pleading called an Answer, where you answer each individual allegation, plead any affirmative defenses, and assert any counterclaims. A letter is not sufficient, and will not avoid a default judgment.
The best way for an inspector to avoid losing a lawsuit is to avoid the lawsuit altogether. Once an inspector needs to engage an attorney or notify his insurance carrier, even if he wins, he loses. He loses time, money, and reputation. On the technical side, the best advice is to hone your inspection skills and communication skills (both verbally and in writing). Keep up with continuing education, and correctly set the client's expectations. Avoid any inklings of impropriety. Do a good job, and write a complete report. Build rapport with the client, and go the extra mile for them. Joe Farsetta
BK's chicken nuggets are called chicken "tenders", to avoid a lawsuit between McDonald's & themselves.