10 min break laws

Mr. Light's advice is perfect. You are entitled to breaks or compensation for them. Find a plaintiff's employment lawyer. There are some...

My baby is 3 years old and I want to change her last name only to mine?

Assuming that your ex does not have parental rights, you can file a motion with the Superior Court to change her name. As long as the new name is...

Can I be charged/jailed and or sued?

I sympathize. My natural reaction is to go toward the problem and not away from it, but that is a very unhealthy instinct. This person could be...

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Are LA Superior court judges forgiving when an e-filing is late because it bounced back for a technical reason?

Your instinct is right. File early if you can. Los Angeles Superior Court, in particular, is not forgiving. (The average judge has to clear 50...

Most leases contain a provision that allows the landlord to enter on 24 hours notice. Checking the fire detectors is quite normal, and the...

What action can I take against my colleague who made an incorrect assumption about my personal life and went to by boss about it

Your personal life is your own. Your employer cannot take action against you based on your perceived relationship status. Fortunately, it seems...

My mom past away and left the property to all her children my brother states its all his because his name is on the title

You have retained counsel. Consult with her. She can do a far better job addressing your questions than strangers on the internet. Best of luck.

Do I need to file an answer to a summons for eviction?

You have five days to answer. And you should. If not, the landlord will get a default judgment, and the sheriff will be knocking on your door in...

You should contact an attorney in your area with experience in criminal expungement. She should be able to verify your record, and help clean it...

Do I have a valid case for filing a false police report if someone calls 911 and reports a crime I didn't commit?

Potentially you have a defamation case against the person who wrongfully reported you. From the facts that you have given, the police were just...