I joined the tour group. We had the tour bus accident on the first day, no one got hurt however then schedule delay.

A lawyer would need more information to be able to help you. If you signed a contract with the touring company, the terms and conditions of your...

Bank illegally asking for SSN number and private information?

The bank is probably trying to protect itself from money laundering or some other activity. Check to see if the bank has a policy to only allow...

If my corporation is suspended and owes money, may we walk away and create a 501c3 without penalty?

I agree with the other lawyers, but want to add this: the suspended entity's debt will continue to grow (penalties and interest do not stop...

I want to hire someone to build the app for me but am worried a developer could steal my idea. What do i need to prevent this?

You could have the developer sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. However, it may be easier and less expensive for you to read the retention letter...

I need a lawyer to get my daughter's school deposit back for 2015 -2016 registration enrollment

You should start by reading the terms and conditions of enrollment (most likely in the parents' handbook or website of the school) to determine if...

Don't even try to reach the EDD by telephone. Always send in your questions via their website. It is A LOT less frustrating and they generally...

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If a manufacturer sells merchandise to a retailer at a 10% discount, does the retailer have to pay the 10% back after a year?

As the other lawyers said, this type of question can only be answered by the agreement reached between two particular parties (people or...

How can I protect my ideas from being stolen?

I recognize that this answer will sound self-serving, but it is the honest truth. You need to either speak with an intellectual property attorney...

Do manufacturers indemnify against trade secrets as often as patents?

First, let's make sure we are all talking about the same thing. A definition of indemnify: to bear the responsibility for another; or when one...

Can i use book text/excerpts in a commercial mobile app?

I handled contracts, licensing and permissions for McGraw-Hill and can tell you that you don't want to take your chances with this issue. The...