Does soliciting to buy requires a license?

It is more of a business license that is required. So if your business is buying things from the general public regardless of location, you need...

Can a debt collector collect additional collection fees on top of the owed amount even though it was not part of the loan?

You will need to review the documents you signed when you obtained the loan as it most likely awards collection fees (or attorneys fees) if there...

Without knowing the precise statutes to which you are referring, generally , "should" means it is better than not, while "shall" usually means,...

This could be a problem as it would be a misrepresentation and mislead a potential customer into believing that you provided the design or did the...

Can the contractor file a mechanic lien against my property even though we agree to arbitration in case of dispute?

Yes. In CA, arbitrators can enforce mechanic's liens which can then be entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

You have the right to depose the plaintiff in any matter esp. if he files an affidavit!

Can an attorney ask for expenses before or during preparation for trial?

You can try to find an attorney who will advance your expenses but it may be extremely difficult.

Can a Web service provider, handling Web repair, render a site temporarily unavailable for failure to pay for services rendered?

Unfortunately without reviewing the terms of service provided in the subscription plan which should provide for early termination penalties, no one...

My ISP will disable my internet permanently if I get another DMCA notice

The one statement you did not make is that you did not do the illegal downloads. Whether you wipe your drive clean does not address the underlying...

Let it go unless there were some major financial repercussions.