Can I sue for seeing a cockroach on the floor of a McDonald’s ?

Yours is exactly the reason lawyers get a bad name. You saw a cockroach. It's not a lottery ticket.

We'd need more information from you to answer this one. Was there ever an agreement between you and your former friend? Anything signed? Were you...

Make sure you use an attorney familiar with admiralty jurisdiction. This is a matter of maritime law, meaning that a different set of laws apply...

Do you see any payroll/wage law issues with the method we are paying our commissioned-based employees?

In general, employers are free to negotiate whatever payment structure they wish with their employees, including commission- or bonus-based...

If they are counsel of record, they have a legal right to attend the deposition. However, they may not play games with availability; they must make...

How to do a commercial lease buy-out?

Good morning, You have a few contractual issues here, but they are negotiable if the landlord is willing to work with you. I'd suggest a...

Can a private school seize books from a student's locker, not return them, and sell them?

This is an odd scenario indeed. As you know, the relationship between student and private school is governed by contract. If the student handbook...

Can a private, religious college require new transfer student athletes to live on campus and not require it of other athletes?

Yes. Private colleges have broad discretion to set their own policies.

As the employer, you are required by law to provide truthful statements regarding unemployment claims. This must be separate from any agreement in...

Can a teacher request that he took picture of my classmate and me, refuse to give me my picture when asked, but offered to sell?

The situation you describe is disturbing. You should report it to your parents and school officials immediately.