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Can you get a permit in WA state to conceal and carry a realistic bb gun

There is no reason a regular concealed weapons permit would not cover a bb gun. In some counties/cities, air rifles and air guns are included within the definition of other types of guns which would be subject to the concealed carry laws. As a practical matter, I would be concerned that carrying such a concealed weapon might indicate a lot more firepower than a bb gun packs, thereby prompting a more dangerous response than might otherwise be justified if the bb gun is exposed. So, while I...

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Stopped check payment for a good reason. How to handle?

Your heart is in the right place, but on a purely legal basis, you have injected yourself into an employment relationship to which you are not a party. Your contract was with the contractor, and unless your contract specifically allows you to withhold payment for the contractor's non-payment of its employees, your contract would require you to pay as agreed. The young employee has his own (substantial) rights in his employment contract with the contractor, but those are for him to assert....

Can a neighbor prevent you from building a fence on your own property?

If you are prevented from building your fence, it won't be your neighbor who will have stopped you; but rather, some applicable building code in your county, or covenant on your property in your neighborhood or community. Of course, it could well be a neighbor who raises the issue of building code or covenant violations - if your fence does not comply. If, however, your fence is consistent with all codes and covenants, and you proceed properly with permitting and regulations, there is little...

Plaintiff demands judgement quote for such relief as the court may deem equitable and just. can anyone tell me what this means?

I, along with most lawyers, have been putting this or a very similar statement in our Complaints and Petitions for all 33 years I have been practice. It has become boilerplate that gets added nearly automatically, perhaps even when it isn't necessary or appropriate. Its purpose is to give the Court discretion to fashion a ruling that reflects the law and evidence as it develops. It is often the case that the matter that gets to trial is a lot different than what was anticipated when the...