Is having a blacklist published for people who haven't paid their bills legal?

There are state and federal laws that govern debt collection. The first is the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The FDCPA only applies...

Who owns an idea? I would like to use one I pitched to a former employer to start an online business.

I see a couple of questions you are posing here. First, I agree with my colleagues. A mere "idea" is not owned by anyone. It must be reduced to...

We entered into a contract in which the other party may be in breach as well as we too may be in breach

The first thing I recommend is that you consult counsel to analyze this contract. Generally, contracts are complex documents wherein certain...

Since you have a time card, I assume you are an hourly employee. If that is the case, your employer must timely pay your wages period. In short,...

Can I suit a business owner for using my personal owned vehicle for his business use & profit without my authorization as owner?

First, I would recommend your sister go to the Department of Fair Housing and Employment. This governmental entity deals with employers who...

My friend has a car in her name and the car is not in her possion... she wants to release her name off of it but the people wont

The first thing I would recommend is going to the DMV to explain the situation. If that is unsuccessful, it would be prudent for a person in her...

Writ of Execution?

One of the problems I have found with clients in a situation similar to yours, is that they jointly hold an elder parent's bank account. Most...

I am agreed with my colleagues. Your very first step is to request written verification of the debt. The FTC pointedly clarifies, “Every collector...

Can i get paid maternity leave from the state (CA) with deferred action and will it affect me in any way from renewing my D/A?

I am not exactly sure what you mean when you say "deferred action." Presently, the Family Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act...

Is it legal to run a "lottery" if one can enter for free or by making a payment?

California law prohibits lotteries. Cal. Penal Code section 319. A lottery consists of three elements: (1) a prize, (2) consideration, and (3)...