What is the period of protection for a Whistleblower?

There is no set period of time. This is not a statute of limitations issue. The problem is that the more time that passes between the whistle...

Auto accident

Assuming you have rental car coverage, the best way to handle this situation is to report the accident to your insurance company and let your...

Does a motion for judgment on the pleadings need to list the names of the Defendants?

Whenever you file a motion, you must list in the notice of motion the names of the parties to which the motion applies. Its also a good idea to...

If I have an accountant create my tax return today, can I wait until April 16 to file it?

It is no longer legal for a prospective employer to ask or attempt to verify income from previous employment, so you might be able to avoid the...

I don't have insurance and my motorhome got hit by another car I was not at fault.. his insurance company called what do I say?

I would avoid giving the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement, but I would let them know that their insured was at fault, and that...

Do I have a case for pregnancy discrimination or retaliation if my employer constantly belittled me while pregnant?

What you are describing is harassment, and it is actionable. In addition, if your move from office manager to sales would be considered a demotion...

Statute of limitations?

The statute of limitation is two years, so it is probably too late to file suit. Technically, the statute of limitation is an affirmative defense...

I live in a city in Alabama... Can I sue a creditor in a California small claims court?

Probably not. Generally, the California courts are only going to have jurisdiction if the dispute arose in California or the defendant is located...

You have a potential legal malpractice case against your former attorney. The conflict of interest is evidence of legal malpractice, not an...

Would an attempt to mediate with a plaintiff ruin chances of my contractor's insurance reversing their denial to cover me?

It depends on what was communicated to the insurance company. What you should have done is demand that the insurance company defend you, and then...