A construction company wants to illegally build over top of my patio. Can I be financially reimbursed if I allow them to build?

Dear Seattle - you have summarized your situation well and ask a good question. What you have is the company seeking to have you give up something...

Defamation Slander and Libel/Litigation

Dear Virginia Beach - I agree that you should get to a lawyer's office soon and have a "cease & desist" letter delivered. This will put the...

Regarding social media like facebook. if someone publishes (on facebook) something about another person (such as that persons

Dear Des Moines - I agree with the two other answers - there are issues of proving causation, since the address and other information is likely...

Do not call the police!! Their job and joy is to arrest people for crimes.

The complaining party has to cite to a rule, regulation, law or ordinance as the basis for the request to stop the business. You could ask what you...

Yes I was involved in a auto accident . The vehicle I was driving has a drive cam camera installed how can I bring in proof

Dear Fairfax - It seems odd that you have gotten so many answers from non-Virginia lawyers - however they are right. If you "authenticate" the...

Does an employee of a public institution of higher education have any recourse against false accusations made by campus police?

Get some guidance about why you advising a student to not do what she was not required to do is anything but old fashioned common sense??

Do I have grounds to sue for wrongful termination or defamation of character/slander?

One of your problems is going to be getting all of those "witnesses" to repeat what they said earlier or what really happened - due to insecurity...

HOW DO I LIFT AN EXPIRED MECHANICS LIEN ON MY PROPERTY IN CALIFORNIA?

Dear Salinas - I suggest that you approach the lien holder graciously - in hoes of getting it done by agreement, rather than litigation - good luck.

Can a broker arrange the car shipping by two different companies without letting me know? Is it lawful?

Dear Richmond - we must be in sister cities - too bad. You are now involved in the world of shipping brokers, agents and independent contractors. I...