I have a written contract with a business partner. We are dissolving the partnership. He is keeping the business open.

First, you should not leave the partnership until you resolve the remaining issues with your partner. Second, as a partner, you have the right to...

Deducting repairs from tenant's deposit?

First, you should look at the terms of the lease agreement. The attorney who indicated that you may not be able to withhold part of the security...

Who do I owe if the contract is void?

The answer to your question may depend on a number of other factors. You might want to talk to a local attorney and have them review the contract...

My ex-wife killed my dog two days before Christmas.

Sorry for the loss of your pets. Without knowing a bit more about the details of your agreement with your ex-wife regarding the dogs, it is...

What are my lawful personal protection rights from dogs repeatedly entering my fenced yard?

Ms. Sargeant's advice is correct. Calling animal control is key because building a file is the best way for them to take action. You might...

My dog bit another dog that twas running by my house off leash. My dog ran out the door tans bit the other dog.

While California law does impose liability for injuries caused by your dog, the truth of the matter is that the other dog owner must prove that it...

I agree with Ms. Spencer. As a condition to releasing you from the legal obligations associated with your lease it appears that your landlord...

After the conference, my ex-employer wants to settle for more than owed me including all penalties regarding my overtime claim.

I agree that it is possible that you are undervaluing your claim or that the former employer is trying to pay you for other claims that you might...

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What is the bare minimum amt of hours an employer must give me? I got cut down to 9 a week.

Unless the reduction in hours was related to discrimination based on a protected category or in retaliation for participating in some protected...

Can my office make me go to a mandatory training/certification without pay? *compensation, civil, labor laws, rights*

I assume that you are an hourly employee. Your employer must pay you for all time which you are permitted or suffered to work. Since obtaining...