I am writing a demand letter for return of a downpayment. I want to avoid any hint of extortion. I live in California.

Extortion would be threatening to go to the police. Nothing about your alternative going to small claims court is extortion.

Is there a law that states your facebook information can't be used against you?

No such law. Un-friend everyone you don't know, really know.

Not in small claims court. As Mr. Chen points out, Superior Court would be the proper forum.

Selling posters with old motivational/philosophical/sporitual quotes

The analysis of Mr. Montague is very good. I would only add that the fact the client is choosing the quote does not protect you either.

Spinning-off new co from existing Consulting business. What is best way to value IP at incorporation of the new co

Intellectual property is not a balance sheet item. IP valuation is more art than science. Doing all of this without the input of a CPA or valuation...

In California, are there organizations that assist non profits in establishing 501c3 pro bono or for a nominal fee? If yes, who?

Perhaps one of the local law schools in Los Angeles has a clinic where students might assist you. Commonly, an attorney who shares your interests...

Could my private California law school suspend, expel or retaliate against me for filing a small claims action against it?

No one can predict the future conduct of an unidentified entity for unidentified actions. Your discretion are probably correct. There is no "duty"...

I have a question wat can I do if I work for a company n my store manager start telling me and all da employees bad stuff

As an employee you have very few rights in an "at will" employment state like California. Nothing indicated above would give you a legal cause of...

I am a future JD student with a scholarship offer from a law school; which I have accepted. Can they legally change the terms?

First, an attorney would want to see all the documents. Second, "wrong" it may or may not be, but law is about rules. Third, in law school one...

If I register lovebaymontschool.net (love Baymont School), will Ebay have legal ground to sue me (like they sue Perfume Bay )?

Well, I had never heard of the Perfumebay.com case, so I read it. Ebay has a huge section selling perfume among other health and beauty products....