You should show up. Even if you don't have a brief. Even if you don't have money to pay. Even if you're ill. You are required to be there and if...

I'm currently collecting unemployment. Can I take a short contract job and resume UI benefits when the contract is over?

You can probably resume receiving benefits after the job is over. Make sure to be upfront with the EDD about your work and wages so that you are...

My daughter was robbed 2 days ago at gunpoint. Her job has done nothing for her but threatened her with her job.

If your daughter has suffered an injury as a result of her employment then she can file a claim for workers' compensation. Other than that an...

Can I sue for not permitting rest breaks?

Yes, you can sue. My colleagues have given you good advice but if you are not interested in hiring an attorney you can seek the unpaid wages (and...

When applying for employment with a government entity, can an individual's Workers Compensation case file be readily accessed?

It is unlawful to discriminate against an applicant because (s)he has previously filed a claim for workers' compensation. That being said, I am...

Subpoena: When summoning adversarial Home Owner Association Directors & Committee Officers & Assoc. Manager to jury trial ,

Mr. Oxford provided an accurate answer. I would like to add that if you are uncertain whether the people you want to subpoena are represented by...

Selected as the best answer

My colleagues have provided a couple great options: appearing telephonically and/or contacting opposing counsel to request a continuance. A third...

1 negligent lawyer, several causes for action, but 1 lawsuit filed on only his wrongful excessive lien on one of my settlements.

Suing a defendant for one claim does not preclude suing on a different claim in a contemporaneous or later suit. However, the issue of issue...

If lawyer miss represent and file motion against defendant, what to do? What action legally I can take against lawyer?

Unfortunately there are not any steps you can take to prevent the attorney from taking these actions. But you can defend yourself, as you have...

Breach of contract - If sue a phone company so they give me a particular phone number - can they counter sue me?

Yes. In the US anyone can sue for anything. However, you did not provide enough information for me to determine what I think you want to ask: ...