If a utility company has no legal obligation to obtain permission to access private property to perform work why do they bother

So, you are upset that they are being nice about it? It seems to me common sense to notify a property owner if you are going to access property...

It depends. As with any legal question, context is everything and the devil is in the details. The law is usually a shade of grey and not black...

If by money you mean currency, legal tender (i.e., Federal Reserve Notes, U.S. coins, etc.) then no. In general, it means personal property, but...

What are my legal rights as an owner of a registered purebred champion lineage Labrador that I used for breeding for my income

This type of claim may or may not be covered by homeowners' insurance (of your neighbor) or your business insurance, if you have it. There may be...

You are seeking to undertake a very challenging type of case. I don't want to say there is never success with such a case, but it is very rare. ...

I agree with my colleagues who said you should consult with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney, preferably one knowledgeable about foreclosures, and...

How can I get paid the remainder of my contract

If you had a contract for a specified period of time, and they fired you under a pretext, then you have a case. Only you can decide if it is worth...

The first place to go if you have a question about a case is your own attorney. If you got all the way to settlement with this attorney I don't...

Lawyers miss court appearances all the time. Usually they are not sanctioned, but sometimes they are. Think about it, cars break down, traffic...

Are things said in court be used as part of the "record" in appeals court, if the statement was not in the pleading?

I never recommend people represent themselves in court. Sometimes, for whatever reason, it happens. I do think that if you had a "void order"...