My mom died Jan 2011 She has an outstanding waterbill of $9000. Do I as administrator of the estate inherit that debt?

As a general principle of law, the administrator of a decedent's estate is responsible to pay the legitimate claims made against the estate out of...

Please check this short news story. Could this be grounds for a law suit against 911 fhanging up on an emergency call

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I keep getting phone messages from a lawyers office for our neighbors' son who is in collections and being sued!

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Scam. Have your computer checked for malware.

As a general principle of law, a private business may exclude particular individuals from the premises simply because the business decides to do...

Can I sue my company for ruining my circadian rhythm? Can they deny me a promotion when I meet all the requirements?

The general rule is that the exclusive remedy of an employee who suffers injury or illness in the course and scope of employment is a claim for...

My director sent a disparaging email about me to my peers and included me inadvertently in the email.

Generally the decision about what information may be shared within a company about an employee's performance, contemplated disciplinary measures...

I was sued for a credit card debt I don't believe was mine.

Think of it this way. There's no pending lawsuit, right? The case was withdrawn without prejudice. That means it can be brought again. ...

Contact Playboy to find out if they will license the images to you. I expect none are in the public domain and all belong to the publication or...

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If I changed my name, is there any scenario where I can have the court record expunged, since the case is closed?

Certain criminal offenses may be expunged in some states. But a name change is not a crminal offense. I have never heard of a legal process by...