Noncompetes regulate what you do after you leave the company. The general rule is that they are enforceable provided that the restrictions are...

Is it legal for a company to not pay out PTO when then close?

Contact the division of the Ohio Department of Labor that deals with wage and hour issues and they will be able to provide guidance about what to...

If someone steals my identiy and files a tax return and the IRS comes after me, how do I clear my name and record?

No doubt about it, you need legal advice from a lawyer who practices in the tax area and holds Virginia licensure. Ask your county bar association...

I was just wondering if the website Moviesister.com was illegal?

What is moviesister.com?

Can I file a wrongful termination lawsuit?

If you were an at-will employee, they could fire you for any reason or no reason at all, so long as it wasn't one of the reasons the law says are...

Having a dispute with a banner shop I am unhappy with a banner, the merchant refuses to re-do and is only offering a 50% refund

The 50% refund sounds like a good deal. It hardly seems worth bringing a small claims action given the amounts involved. Perhaps the local Better...

Small business with a lot of credit card debt. What to do?

It seems pretty obvious, but try to bring in more money, and pay down as much of the debt as you can. If you have a history of good cash flow, a...

If I were to paint art on a building, train car or other structure, does that mean copyright if I use my mark(s)?

Unless you have permission, it means both civil and criminal liability for destruction of property and vandalism. Your mark has nothing to do...

I have won a large settlement but it is being held from me until my insurance provider pays some medical bills.

The usual rule is that the medical bills get paid before the client gets his check. Be patient! Everybody wants the same thing. No one wants...

Recuperate contingency fees.

No. That's just the general principle, not legal advice, as I don't hold California licensure. If you need legal advice, please consult a...