I gave money to a friend and now they wont pay it back. What can i do

If it is less than $5,000, you can proceed (without a lawyer) in Small Claims Court. Small Claims Court offers you an opportunity to present your...

Is it legal to make screenshots of your partner without your partner's knowledge while you are having sex via webcam?

The simple answer to your question, unfortunately, is that if you are over the age of 18, you should assume that ANYTHING you put on the internet,...

Petit larceny second time

You should expect the initial charges to be fully reinstated and to have the new charges prosecuted fully as well. You should probably stop...

I'm not quite as quick as my colleagues to suggest you have nothing to worry about. Under NYS Law, a bar owner can be held liable for certain...

How can I make it federal law to enjoin doctors from advising women not to disclose having HPV to future partners?

As lawyers, we do not enact legislation. We deal with existing laws. Perhaps you should contact one of your elected representatives. There...

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Can my brokerage account terminate my account without good reason?

Are you talking about a stock brokerage account? Should we assume that the Brokerage is fully willing to return all of your assets that they are...

Is it legal to put a 16 yrolds photo on the news with out a parent consent

The First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution permit this type of reporting. As a general rule, media outlets will shield the...

Faulty construction in NYC co-op apartment: is the building liable?

I'm not a plumbing expert but it sounds to me like the damage you are describing is more likely attributable to the owner of the unit above...

What are the disciplinary action towards a doctor when subpoena to help a co-worker in distress?

Are you asking a question about subpoenas or about the Good Samaritan Laws? I'm not sure what subpoenas have to do with the situation you...

How can I verify this person calling me?

Can't you look up the number he called from (or wants you to call back) to see if it's an ACIS number? Alternatively, call the ACIS switchboard...