What would be the implication of backing out now?

Read the offer. It probably says you'll lose your deposit and otherwise walk away. But the offer controls, and we can't tell you for sure without...

Am I wrong? Their focus certainly isn't on their client anymore just their collective keesters.

You should not be discussing this sort of thing online and should immediately remove it. It would be trivially simple for folks to identify you,...

Is this lawyer wrong about S. 201 & 202 of MA Guide To Evidence? The words "shall" and "mandatory" are hardly recommendations?

1) Get your own lawyer!! 2) These are the rules of court: http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/rules-of-court/ 3) This is the Guide to...

What should I do and what legal rights do I have.

Call an attorney for help. If you insist on doing this yourself--which is a bad idea--you need to use certified mail and keep copies of...

What should the employee do ? How can the employee get OSHA & company to prove their allegations & get them investigated

Are you the employee? If not: the employee should talk to a labor and employment specialist asap.

Asking for a friend who's possibly being bullied/harassed at work

Maybe. That type of treatment is illegal if is is based on protected status--for example, if she's being mistreated BECAUSE of gender, race,...

Are either of these situations legal? I've never had my productivity called into question and am afraid to take any more leave

You should talk to an employment lawyer ASAP as it sounds like you are being set up for an illegal termination based on FMLA use.

Is it lawful for police officers to remove license plates without owner notification?

That sounds so odd that something is clearly going on--perhaps they don't match the car, or are otherwise subject to seizure.

No. You must be notified of any decrease to your pate rate, prior to working the hours.

Does my boyfriend have to pay this ticket or can he ignore it or fight it?

No. He can't ignore it. That will end poorly.