[US banking law filter] So my credit union 'forces' me to deposit checks, payable to me, into a savings deposit account (share deposit account), rather than my checking account. I'm not sure they should be doing this. Lots of gory details inside.... [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde at 11:22 PM - 10 answers

I broke my tailbone, and have questions about FMLA, short-term disability, choosing the right doctor to help me file for either, and how they affect my chances at future employment. I have Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance through my employer. You are not my lawyer or doctor, and any response to the questions and statements posed herein will constitute neither legal nor medical advice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:47 PM - 7 answers

What are my rights when someone uses a performance in which I was a significant participant on a commercial CD? I don't recall signing anything that assigned my rights as a performer, nor was I asked permission for its use nor even notified of its release. I have yet to ascertain whether I'm credited on the CD at all. I know YANAL, but surely this sort of thing has come up for someone before. How did you handle it?
posted by DandyRandy at 12:27 PM - 8 answers

Do we need a lawyer to deal with a small probate estate case in Illinois? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:59 PM - 3 answers

This question is part law, part human relations. I need to know how to handle a situation when only one person wants to break out of a lease. Are they allowed to break out without the consent of the other lessees? And if not, should we let her? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:14 PM - 11 answers

I have managed to bungle my bil's car loan, and I fear it will be repossessed. Can someone give me some advice? YANAL, YANML, this is not legal advice, etc, etc. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:25 AM - 6 answers

I need mental health insurance. Spouse's might have lapsed from the old job. The new job has crappy insurance. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:08 AM - 12 answers

A "free apartment locator service" won't stop calling my cell phone. Legal (U.S.) and logistical questions inside. [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone at 10:37 AM - 10 answers

The charity I volunteer with want me to set up a photography competition with a prize or prizes to be determined. Anyone can submit an unlimited number of entries (within reason) and the winner(s) will be decided by judges appointed by us. We'll display the photos on our website. What kind of legal warning do I need to provide on the competition entry page to safeguard us? Can I use some kind of standard template? [more inside]
posted by Kirn at 5:00 AM - 4 answers

If I make an app using an app builder like Apple Developer, Buzztouch, Mit App Inventor or Andromo, for example, who owns the app? [more inside]
posted by cda at 5:10 PM - 1 answers

I'm doing a research and policy project on DC prisoners. I'm looking for information and personal stories on what the situation is like for DC prisoners serving time in the federal system. I'm also interested in information on conditions in the former DC Prison at Lorton. I'd like to compare conditions before and after the closure of Lorton and make some recommendations for how to improve outcomes for DC inmates, both during their sentences and after release. [more inside]
posted by Amy Phillips at 4:04 PM - 4 answers

UK Visa and Work Permit Help: So I just received a Uk Entry Clearance which was a "EEA Family Member" type because my unmarried partner being German and she is working in the UK. But: a) why is it only valid for 6 months? and b) am I actually allowed to work on this Entry Clearance? [more inside]
posted by mary8nne at 10:10 AM - 7 answers

A good friend of my wife lost her brother in a vehiclular hit and run. The accused was convicted of felony hit and run resulting in death. At sentencing it was discovered that felony hit and run resulting in DEATH falls under the same law/statue as felony hit and run resulting in INJURY and so the felon was sentenced to only four years in prison, three with good behavior. [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 5:12 PM - 27 answers

My mobile phone is suddenly getting lots (more than 30 in the last 18 hours) of phone calls from "unknown" numbers and numbers with strange area codes. No voicemails are left. In many cases, the leading three digits don't appear to be area codes used in North America (examples include 375, 736, and 486), so these could be calls from outside the U.S. and Canda. What's going on? What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Area Man at 6:44 AM - 11 answers

I'm looking for pointers to draw up a contract for an online subscription-based service. (UK based) [more inside]
posted by Ricardus at 2:11 PM - 4 answers

I've been asked to testify at small claims court for a car accident I was in 3 years ago in which another person was at fault. Is this normal? More inside. [more inside]
posted by modoriculous at 10:13 AM - 16 answers

Our house is 300 square feet smaller than we thought it was. Is there anything we can do? [more inside]
posted by JuliaKM at 8:23 AM - 13 answers

How does a parliamentary democracy function during the time between a government's dissolution and new elections? [more inside]
posted by helloimjohnnycash at 6:14 AM - 9 answers

Moved into illegal NYC sublet under pretense of legality, now must leave. Recourse? [more inside]
posted by DanielMerick at 11:46 AM - 8 answers

How do I collect on a default judgement in MA without an attorney? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse at 8:06 AM - 4 answers