I know of no legal barrier under DC or federal law that would prevent a convicted felon from forming a non-profit corporation or obtaining a...

I was working for my boss for 28 years with a w2 but my boss sold the salon to a hairdresser and he is changing my w2 to 1099

As an assistant at a salon, this is almost certainly incorrect. In general, W-2s are for employees, while 1099s are for independent contractors...

Yes -- those are citations. In general, it is best to err on the side of disclosure. It can be a far worse mark against you if they decide you're...

I assume you're asking about possible medical malpractice. (Other questions about your pregnancy are for your doctor.) Tubal ligation is highly...

Are federal policies essentially law?

Courts usually give legal effect to agency regulations that are published with notice and comment. In that sense, they should be treated as law....

While there are no guarantees, this is the sort of evidence and testimony you can present in court, and it could be very effective. Based on this...

Assuming you were sued in DC Superior Court, Civil Division, the general rule is that you have 21 days after service of the complaint and summons...

In general, when a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses a lawsuit, it is done "without prejudice." This means the case can be reopened (or a new case...

Will the civil court allow me to proceed with a lawsuit if the defendant is a fugitive?

You can definitely FILE the lawsuit. But as you noted, the next step (service) will be the real challenge (unless they take him into custody...

When was the law to separate immigrant children from their immigrant parents, first enacted?

There is no such law requiring this; it is entirely the result of executive decisions. The reason it's happening now is that adults crossing the...