If a company requires arbitration in the event of dispute, does that mean you can't sue them?

Assuming you have signed an agreement that has an "alternative dispute resolution" clause, the first inquiry is to look at the specific language of...

Who can we talk to?

The California Department of Industrial Relations (the Labor Commissioner) is a great resource for wage and overtime issues. I agree with counsel...

Is it a trade secret if I already knew of it before I began working for the company?

The simple answer is anyone can sue for a perceived infraction of either your employment agreement of California law relating to trade secrets (or...

I sold flooring to contractor who has not paid for it, yet. How can I find the property where my product was installed?

Even if your lien rights are not intact, your contractual rights remain intact. Depending on the amount you may simply use small claims court. I...

Disparate treatment in the employment context is typically found when "“the employer treats some people less favorably than others because of...

If you are using the word "travel trailer" on purpose I agree that you have to contact the administrative agent to see if this fits within the...

How do find the owner of a photograph and how do I gain rights to a photo

California law protects a right to privacy as well as a "right to publicity". This is especially so when a person likeness is contemplated to be...

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I am handicap and do not drive. My staff does have a vehicle and my apt manager is refusing giving her a parking pass.

I think it is imperitive that you contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing regarding this issue. The question is whether deprivation...

Who should I pay the suppose trustee or the person with who I signed the lease contract?

I agree with Counsel Spirtos. If your contract requires payment to mother and the other son, then you will make a valid "tender" if you make the...

As stated above, the other side "changing horses" does not affect your rights to the discovery or the opposing party's duty to comply. Even if you...