Can a privately paid Mediator accept employment as a Temporary Judge to supervise what the parties agreed to in mediation?

If your mediator is now supposed to be your JAMS judge, I would object. Bring it up with JAMS.

Is the Federal Holiday Paid even if it meets my schedualed Day-off??

Employees in California do not have an automatic right to get holidays, whether federal or otherwise, off or paid. It depends on the policy of your...

Can I have an attorney from US file asylum case (or refugee) for me while I have escaped to a third country?

Yes, you can hire an attorney. While some immigration work can be readily done on your own, I would not attempt to do this without the help of an...

Procedure to help with immigration for my brother living in India

This is not a good forum to try and get step-by-step instructions on how to file forms. USCIS does provide very detailed instructions for the...

Paid as an independent contractor; my work is assigned and reviewed by partners/national employees and had to sign a non compete

I'm not sure what your legal question is, but the analysis of whether you are an employee or independent contractor requires many more facts than...

Sure you can adopt an adult. Some states have a requirement that the adopting party be at least so many years old then the adopted party, but...

Is it legal for a manager to threaten a teenager with termination of employment ?

Yes... it is legal. Not the best way for an employer to act, but legal.

Do I have grounds for a wrongful termination suit?

So much has to do with additional facts, that it is impossible to really answer your question here. What notices were provided to the employer ?...

Do I need a lawyer for a worker's comp case?

You should seek the services of a local attorney. Yes, you can try on your own, but there are too many issues that can come and bite you. Hire a...

Can an attorney talk to a power of attorneys husband about the case

If confidential issues are brought up, then no... the attorney should not discuss them with the husband. Then again, it could also depend on how...