You should gather all the documents you have and contact an attorney right away. Background checks are highly regulated under the federal Fair...

You should hire an employment lawyer to guide you; the information here may not apply to your situation. Employers can fire people pretty much...

You can sue for libel and slander. I do not know any lawyers who would take the case on a contingency fee basis. Sorry you have to deal with such a...

How can I stop wage attachment?

They do not have to work out a payment with you but, in my experience, most debt collection lawyers in RI will give you one chance to make...

What kind of lawyer do I use to sue to rescind contract?

You can probably sue your mother since the debt appears to be hers. Is there a reason the other party to the contract should have known your...

Probably not under the RI Landlord Tenant Act (but if you give them one, you probably have to replace it if it breaks). But check with the Code...

When I first moved into my apartment I paid first, last, & security. Do I have to pay last month rent? I want to move out today.

Demanding 'first, last and security' for a residential property in Rhode Island is generally illegal. (See link below for explanation.) Consider...

Will I get a civil demand letter? If I do, should I pay it?

Probably not. If you get one, you should take it to a lawyer for advice because every situation is different.

Does a police officer have a right to inform a passenger of a DUI arrest why they are detained after the driver has been arreste

The police generally do not have to explain what they are doing or why they are doing it.

My wife of two weeks bought our house last year in her name only. What happens if she died before we changed the deed/

See above guidance. It should cost you less than $400 to have an attorney help you get a new deed written and filed.