I recently was elected to my co-op's board of directors and was sickened to see that there are many residents who have not paid

You need to find out why the previous board and/or cooperative management did not take action to collect unpaid amounts---sometimes there are good...

Received disorderly conduct instead of misdemeanor. Was curious about how my record is reflected?

In New York, convictions for violations resulting in sealing of certain official files, But court files showing convictions for violations are not...

The law does not require you to show financial records to your prospective commercial landlord. By the same token, however, the law does not...

Is this family court decision a violation of the 13th Amendment?

I seriously doubt if this constitutes a violation of your civil rights. Further, your question does not contain sufficient information to allow me...

I resigned from my union job 11/30/10. can i sue for wrongful termination?

Your question does not contain sufficient information to allow an attorney to advise you. One thing is clear--if you want to pursue a claim for...

Can my mother force me to stay in her custody at 18 in the state of NY?

Yes. In New York, the age of majority for most purposes is 21.

Interrogatory

It depends on many factors, including the jurisdiction in which your case is pending, the specific facts and circumstances of your case, and the...

My cousin was Will a commercial residential property.

There is no way to answer this question based on the limited information which you have provided. Inheritance tax rates vary according the to value...

If a songwriter transfers all rights in a song to a publisher, can the songwriter still be sued for infringement?

Both the songwriter and the publisher can be held accountable. You cannot avoid personal liability for infringement merely by transferring...

Can I mention a companies trademark name in a book and display a photo of me in their uniform?

You can mention the name of the company where you worked and display a picture of you in a company uniform, assuming that you own the copyright in...