If you unknowingly hire a construction contractor who turns out not to be licensed, are you his employer?

You may or may not be the employer, but there is the large issue of invoices, permits, etc. that indicate the builder's company is licensed and...

I contracted with a person who seemed licensed but turns out was not duly licensed. What do I have to prove?

An adversary party demanding payment is attempting to put liability on you by suggesting the unlicensed contractor is your employee. The further...

I retained an attorney to represent me in a civil matter where I was the defendant. My attorney repeatedly over-billed me and

An appellate court may presume that the trial court found all facts necessary to support the judgment. This is the doctrine of "implied findings." ...

Should I be talking to my ex about a visitation schedule for our toddler? We went to mediation and accomplished nothing.

You are not prohibited from trying to work something out. However, if you notice a pattern where you are not getting anywhere with informal...

Making Home Affordable

As others have mentioned, a bankruptcy will help stop the sale better than filing a lawsuit and asking for an injunction. If it is too late to do...

What legal court action can I take against my new mortgage co. that has violated the mortgage contract and FHA RESPA section 6?

The statute of limitations may have run on this matter in relation to loan origination. Foreclosure defense by way of lawsuit and seeking...

I would like to sue a particular state.

Suing a state entity for discrimination will require that state actors discriminated against you. A library may or may not be a government entity...

Relationship between California Law and California Code of Regulations.

Keep in mind that Title 24 of the CCR, the California Building Standards Code, is not maintained by the Office of Administrative Law, but by the...

A dentist is charging me for treatment I never got, what can I do?

It would be wise to ask for a copy of any paperwork they have that suggests you agreed to pay for services not given. If they cannot produce that,...

Can a Doctor bill you monthly for the deductible balance even if you don't have future appointments? Can this be legal??

Please request a copy of the policy so that you can review the contract language behind copays for appointments and deductibles for labs,...

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