Can my employer ask me what my sickness is when I call out sick and use a sick day?

I know of no principle of law that prevents your employer from having such a policy. If you say you're sick, why shouldn't they be able to call...

Am I responsible for my adults son's credit card debt after his death?

Under general principles of creditor-debtor law, the answer to your question is "no." I'm not licensed to practice law in Texas so you shouldn't...

I got laid off through no fault of my own, I suspect slander.

The burden of proof in a civil action rests with the plaintiff, the person bringing the lawsuit. What you describe above doesn't prove why you...

What kind of attorney do I need to see regaurding a noisey exhaust fan?

What you are describing may or may not constitute a "nuisance" -- an unreasonable and substantial interference with your use and enjoyment of your...

Infringing on a 35 year old active trademark

The above comment was based upon the misapprehension that you were writing from Ontario, California, and not Ontario, Canada. I have no opinion...

Infringing on a 35 year old active trademark

What you describe may well be actionable infringement. Contact a California lawyer who handles trademark infringement and unfair competition cases...

Am I responsible for my deceased wife's student loans? They were taken out while I was married to her.

It sounds like the student loans are an unsecured obligation of your wife's estate unless you signed the loan documents as a guarantor. The...

Unless you have some agreement with them about what they will or will not say, I know of no principle of law that prevents them from telling the...

Health Club Contract and Bankruptcy

You have a contract with Bally's Total Fitness. Bally's has obligations under the contract and so do you. Assuming they keep providing you with a...

Terminated from sales position

An employer can fire an at-will employee for any reason, unlawful discrimination excepted. You state you were terminated for not meeting sales...