I agree with attorneys Chen and Stevens. Too many people get the idea that hostile environment lawsuits involve, well, just a hostile environment....

In california does the $10,000 maximum for small claims court include attorney's fees is scc the only court for a claim<25,000?

You cannot be reimbursed for attorneys fees by a small claims court judge. You can go to the labor Commissioner and represent yourself or you can...

Former employer LIED to a prospective employer and said I was fired for theft and excessive tardiness. Do I have a case?

Defamation cases are among the more challenging to win. However, the facts, as you stated them, set forth all of the elements for a successful...

If the court set your hearing for December, chances are that was the first available date. As any attorney practicing in our state courts will...

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Do I have to go to court?

Though issued by a lawyer, a subpoena is treated as an order of the court. Violation of a court order can result in serious consequences. A judge...

Is it legal for a store to have a policy that gives the owner right not to give price information over the phone?thanks

I agree with attorney Barry Poulson. You need to sift through your situation. If you are accused of theft, business is not the right place to...

Is fraternization between a contracted employee and a hiring manager discriminitory toward other contracted employees?

Lots of things are bad business practices. That doesn't mean that they are against the law. I have taught classes on discrimination law in a...

Good question! Let me give you what I hope is a good general answer… But I caution you against applying it to your own situation without first...

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I suspect that your patient rights are spelled out in a booklet given to all Kaiser members. I suspect that the booklet says that you must file a...