Is it legal for a restaurant to have people work for free? The term is called "staging" and is very vague on whether it is legal

Are you asking for our opinion on the article, or do you have a particular issue that you want to discuss? Generally, the mere title of the work...

I'm not sure why you would need a lawyer to point this out, but: If you need to record someone secretly in order to serve as protection against...

Maybe. It really depends on the wording of the agreement between employee and employer. It also is somewhat dependent on circumstances--for...

Should I need a lawyer on arraignment day? I have not been arrested, but have been summons to court on an assault and battery.

Yes. If you can prevent an arraignment then you will have a better record and if you can prevent a probation violation then you will have a MUCH...

I have a neighbor from hell that calls on everything that we have tried to do at our address

Talk to a local attorney; you may be able to do something but it isn't entirely clear. Full understanding will require more details than are in...

Unlicensed driver totals company car

Get a lawyer ASAP and stop posting any details on Avvo.

My landlord gave me a notice to end tenancy because I'm withholding rent due to repairs that I've been asking him to do for 6 yr

It depends on the repairs and on the process (and notice) for withholding rent. It may be legal, or it may not be legal.

I was termed a few moths ago for "unapproved" leave but former employer is still submitting form to states listing me as contact

You can certainly ask an attorney to send a demand letter to your employer. You can also send a letter to (or otherwise contact) the state agency...

My attorney forged my name and cashed a check made out to me. What can or should I do?

When you say "cashed" do you mean "took the money and spent it?" Or do you mean "deposited it, on your behalf, into a client escrow...

Can I quit my job without giving 2 weeks notice?

*IF* you are an at-will employee without any other relevant factors that might affect the issue (contracts, guarantees, unions, etc.) then you may...