Does signing a severance agreement that includes the civil code 1542 mean I give up my Ethics greivence claim?

Not sure by what you mean as an ethics claim. Generally a release that has a CC 1542 clause, means you give up claims you don't know about and the...

Is it illegal in California to rehire a employee with A lower wage?

You can certainly be demoted, and you can be fired, if you are an at will employee (no employment contract). If you're not sure if your wages are...

Two names on a deposit return check

I suspect the entity or person who wrote the check is trying to protect themselves from being sued. Find the other party to write a letter saying...

You're probably too late to go to traffic school. Infractions do affect your record. Some carry points, others don't.

How can I know that my house has been sold? I have not received any letter form the bank. Thank you

You can also have a realtor in your area check the tax records using the MLS. Alternatively, ask a title company to do a search for you. Many...

I have my Real Estate broker's license and should know what to do... but I need some professional advice from a lawyer. I put an

Normally the taxes are paid out of escrow. If that won't work in your situation, sue for specific performance if you still want the property.

What legal actions should we take?

Suggest you file a small claims court action and serve the seller now before he moves out of town. You have to serve a defendant in a small claims...

No, there is no perk of being on salary that you can come in when you want to come in. Your employer still sets the rules.

Bought a home and found some tools in the garage.

Best advice would be to call the former owner or their agent and see if the owner left the tools there for you to have. Otherwise, my advice would...

Hire a lawyer to file an unlawful retainer against your domestic partner. Change the locks. Don't forget, anyone can sue anyone for anything in...