Companies - particularly in the construction trades - often find themselves walking a fine line between what may be an independent contractor...

Can I get in trouble if someone gave me a phone for payment and they want it back?

Yes, you could find yourself in legal trouble for this. Without anything in writing, and with you still in possession of the truck, how would you...

Of all the crazy things that could result from a trial, an order to reconcile would not be one. The real question becomes which party filed, and...

Can charges be brought against someone who filed a false CPS report?

It is a crime to make a false report of child abuse or neglect. The caveat is that just because an allegation is later determined by CPS to be...

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You are, in a word, in a state of limbo. Police can take as long as they want to investigate. Particularly when it comes to computer equipment and...

Fired on Maternity Leave

Employment law matters are very fact-specific. It would be worth your while to contact an attorney who specializes in this area (note that most...

Can I sue my daughters ex roommate for her half of rent?

Your daughter would need to sue because even though you paid a portion, you had no legal obligation to do so, and so the other roommate has no...

Being a beneficiary and owning a policy are two completely different things. To the insurance company, you were to receive 25%, and that's what...

What happens when I as a guardian die before my disabled sister

There's no easy solution to this potential issue. Regardless of what you do now, the probate court would need to be involved. The important thing...

How can an inmate file a motion to remand his preliminary exam? Or can someone file the motion on his behalf?

Two things you and the inmate need to be aware of: there is plenty of "fight" left in every case after the prelim; if the client so desires, he can...