How does an employer change a very close friend's work from full time to part time without causing problems with the friendship?

The answer is you can't. Whenever you hire a friend you create a problem. The best you can do is indicate you are changing her status to part...

It is still a contract. You lent him money and he agreed to pay it. Sue for breach of contract. You can get court fees and interest on your...

Can a defamation defendant attempt to prove his lie at the defamation civil trial?

The defendant will need to subpoena the ex-friend and get them to testify as to the statement. The defendant will have to show that he reasonably...

Verbal agreement

A general contractor is required to be licensed and to either have workers compensation or be exempt because they have no employees. If they have...

If I start a new business, am I personally responsible if someone were to sue me, or is just the business entity responsible?

My colleague is correct. A partnership is not a good way to do business because you and your partner are both liable for all of the partnership...

Can someone force my wife to take a paternity test?

He can file a Petition of Paternity with the court. If his Petition is granted the court can order a paternity test. No reason not to do the test...

Do I countersue or file a separate lawsuit?

You can cross-complain in the same lawsuit and name the other 2 parties as well. More economical and avoids potentially conflicting...

Help im being sued

PLD-050. See weblink The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response...

Yes. Police have the power to arrest people suspected of having committed a crime. It is prosecution's job to prove that you shoplifted. You...

Can they arrest you for a debt you knew nothing about

Courts do not arrest people for debt. This sounds like a collection agency tactic. The only time the courts will order you arrested in a civil...