Does Starbucks smoking bans trump the California State smoking laws?

I don't see why a restuarant can't have its own, more restictive policy. It's their business and property...

Someone is trying to post nudes of me. How do i stop it?

I would guess that what she is attempting to do would constitute extortion in your state. Contact the police and file a complaint. THESE...

Is it against the law that my employer asked me if I was looking for another job?

No, it isn't against the law for your employer to ask such a question. THESE COMMENTS MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE. Comments made on...

Do I have to answer City Attorney "Demand" for private party information not related to said city?

I agree with the other answers. There appears to be a lot of information missing for anyone to be able to give a meaningful answer. If you are a...

Can a city declare you a resident based on name on water bill?

There seem to be a lot of facts and information missing. Being a resident of the city is likely not the only issue if it relates to being...

Can I report someone for threatening to post sexual pictures of me online if I don't continue to send more to them?

Sounds like extortion and I would definitely report it to the police. You might find this article from the FBI website of...

My city has send me a 30 day rubbish abatement letter & they are asking my permission to do a full inspection What to do?

If you don't provide them access to the inside they will probably seek an inspection warrant. Here's the statute that governs that process (see...

Are privately owned freshwater wetlands in California protected by any laws/regulations from development?

Yes, there are federal regulations relating to wetlands. Here's a link to the EPA website that talks about...

A friend sends me 150 dollars a week to help with bills, if he gets mad at me can he sue me?

From the very limited facts you've given, it sounds like its a gift. Is there some kind of written agreement with any terms/conditions relating...

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How binding is the Opinion of a state's Secretary of State?

The Secretary of State's office regulates notaries public. http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/ As I understand it, the rule of construction is...