Should a lawyer get permission from his client before he puts the clients files on a flashdrive and mails it in a mailbox?

Doubtful because the lawyer had nothing to do with the envelope being damaged. it would be no different than if the attorney mailed a hard copy...

Student over 18 would like to live alone, does private school have right to kick me out if school doesn't agree?

They aren't limiting where you live, they have a condition on your enrollment. It is your choice, and choices have consequences. I can see where...

Can a teacher slap a student in the chest

Usually not, but there could be circumstances where it is allowed. All rules have exceptions. So, without context, no one can say whether the slap...

Is my college violating Title IX, by not offering LOA to a student with a pregnancy-related condition that requires bed-rest?

That's a tough situation for us to 2nd guess since we haven't seen the policies. A few thoughts come to mind. (1) I don't see a problem with a...

It really doesn't mean anything, Sallie Mae and Navient are two sides of the same coin. (Navient was created by Sallie Mae).

Is it against the law for a school to have a 9 year old third grade student to sign a contract without informing the parent.

I agree with William, if it hasn't been done yet, your child probably needs a 504 and possibly an IEP evaluation. Absent seeing this...

Is there any way to find out how many cents on the dollar my C.C. debt was purchased for?

There is no way for you to get tbat number...just call them and try to negotiate the one time payment. That's all you can do. Plus, in reality,...

I was renting a home and there was a fire. What type of lawyer would I need.

A general civil litigation attorney would likely be the best choice, one with experience in contruction litigation (the issues are the similar...

I owed back taxes for 2011, but I have filed chapter 7. Can they still take my refund this yr?

Yes, if you filed the BK after Jan. 1, the IRS gets to keep this year's tax refund. Ryan already gave you the legal reason why.

Is it legal malpractice if your attorney files your case in the wrong court?

Possibly. However, you first need an attorney to reveiw the retainer agreememt and scope of work agreed between the attorney and client. Reason...