No. A work—picture, movie, music, book, poem, etc.—is in the public domain when it has aged out of copyright protection or its owner has...

Yes, you can always call an attorney directly. Avvo is not a law firm, it's a message board; the attorneys here to do not represent you, and the...

I don't disagree with John—this is definitely not the best record—but I'm a little more optimistic about your likelihood of success. It sounds...

Technically, branches are the responsibility of the property owner over which they hang, and your neighbor likely cannot require you to trim...

If you subcontract work to others, you are likely a 'statutory employer.' If so, you should absolutely carry workers compensation insurance. This...

A lease is an enforceable contract—by BOTH the landlord and the tenant. If you haven't breached any of the terms of the lease then you cannot be...

As you can imagine, this is a developing field in employment law. The answer to your question will certainly depend on the nature of your work:...

Maybe. Sort of. If your parents are both alive and your brother is exercising his power of attorney to make gifts to your sister and their...

I am so sorry to hear your report; sexual assault is obviously unacceptable. You can absolutely file a civil action against the person who...

In general, creditors cannot garnish wages earned in Pennsylvania. You say that you're aware that you have a hearing coming up, but that you...