Why did my lawyer want me to dismiss my defamation case.

Defamation cases are difficult, and often the party being sued lacks assets or insurance. Your lawyer may simply not want to put more work into...

Yes. That is what it means.

Can I get sue an employer for firing me cause of a former employee bad mouthing me?

You are an employee at will, which means you can be terminated for any reason. You might have a claim against the employee but it would depend on...

Can I sue my contractor for poor workmanship?

Sounds like a good case. I'd have your local consumer affairs bureau investigate as well.

I hurt my back at work and don't know which way to go about it...

You have the right to file a worker's compensation claim.

Can my job drop my hourly pay rate without notification?

So long as you are paid minimum wage, an employer can change your rate of pay, without your agreement. (This assumes that you do not have an...

Slavery was abolished long ago in the United States, so you are free to quit a job at any point. The terms of the offer letter control whether the...

Employers are not obligated to provide a response to a background check. Many employers now simply verify dates of employment because they do not...

If your brother took out the policy, and you do not have a contract requiring insurance, you can be removed from the policy without your consent. ...

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Can I get sued because of my product?

You can be sued. Whether the suit will be successful depends on the design of the product. You should obtain insurance to protect you before you...