Will i have a chance of winning my appeal for unemployment benefits?

An appeal always has a chance of success. While you do not provide all the necessary facts its possible that you have been constructively...

Generally the answer s no. It would be considered the unauthorized practice of law.

Geting paid cash and cheques from my employer.

You should consult with an employment lawyer. The facts that you describe likely violate California labor law.

If a couple have live together for 10 years and have 2 kids, is this consider as common law husband and wife?

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Harassment

You will need to provide additional facts.

How do I research an attorney before hiring him/her?

The state bar website will give you some vbasic information (including discipline record if any) that cite is www.calbar.ca.gov

Is it appropriate to ask landlord to lower my rent based on rents in my area/city?

This is not necessarily a legal question. You should approach your landlord and ask them. Depending on the level of vacancy in the area they may be...

Recording a conversation

California makes it a crime to record or eavesdrop on any confidential communication, including a private conversation or telephone call, without...

In CA, can a phone conversation with a business be recorded without their explicit consent when I have given my consent?

California makes it a crime to record or eavesdrop on any confidential communication, including a private conversation or telephone call, without...

Would it will be difficult for the employer to successfully reverse the CUIAB Board's decision in the superior court?

Sorry but your fact pattern is unclear. Are you appealing the decision or is the employer? If the employer won at the appeals board, it does make...