My management company is giving back everyone's security deposits. Tomorrow. Should we accept? [more inside]
posted by limeswirltart at at 6:18 PM - 12 answers

If I fully comply to the terms of a cease and desist notice, will I be left alone? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide at at 2:56 PM - 12 answers

I'm a software developer in Pennsylvania. Am I eligible for overtime? [more inside]
posted by brandnew at at 1:17 PM - 10 answers

I have U.S. citizenship but have never resided in the states. My mother was from Illinois. Is it possible for me to vote in the presidential election? [more inside]
posted by glip at at 10:32 AM - 11 answers

Please help me determine if I am a dual citizen with the United States and Mexico. [more inside]
posted by alhadro at at 7:20 PM - 5 answers

Legalfilter: My friend's car was stolen. Catch: by her husband. What are her options? [more inside]
posted by reebear at at 4:23 PM - 12 answers

What copyright restrictions may or may not be placed on me of a picture I took of a band's setlist during a live, public performance? [more inside]
posted by ozreiuosn at at 3:12 PM - 31 answers

What's the legal stance on filming on location in malls or downtown areas in the United States? [more inside]
posted by jne1813 at at 9:27 AM - 9 answers

Can I, having been born in the US to a British citizen before 1983, attain dual citizenship? [more inside]
posted by brandoniain at at 10:45 PM - 10 answers

My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B at at 9:28 AM - 11 answers

UK Data Protection: The borough council has 'mislaid' personal information. What would you do? [more inside]
posted by boosh at at 2:14 AM - 5 answers

Very old parking tickets/fines and US immigration... do I have to pay up when I come home? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe at at 1:15 AM - 9 answers

Should I legally change my often mispronounced name? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at at 8:14 PM - 49 answers

What does a "Board of Directors" do? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at at 9:58 AM - 12 answers

What's a good resource for the history of laws governing BDSM pornography? [discussion, of course, potentially nsfw] [more inside]
posted by nadawi at at 3:38 AM - 6 answers

A friend who is severely disabled and volunteers at our school is hoping to get the Economic Stimulus Payment. According to the IRS he is totally eligible, but there's a catch. [more inside]
posted by snsranch at at 7:28 PM - 8 answers

I have a curbside mailbox and mail theft is common in Utah (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600129714,00.html). Big Credit Card Company (BCCC) sends me convenience checks that can be stolen and cashed by anybody. The post office won’t let me move my mailbox to my house. Local politicians sided with the Postmaster. A rental box or a new security mailbox are impractical. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind at at 6:37 PM - 11 answers

Can anyone recommend a book about the 1968 presidential campaign -- particularly one that focuses on how Humphrey became the nominee and what really happened at the Democratic convention? [more inside]
posted by katyjack at at 7:54 AM - 8 answers

I know this is a tired topic but I've always wondered... Why don't the Democratic party leaders compromise and just let the super-delegates of Michigan and Florida sit at the party convention in August? Don't let the pledged delegates come. This way, the states are still penalized for breaking party rules but at least get some sort of representation. The superdelegates are supposed to vote independently of the primary results, anyway.
posted by rsol44 at at 10:17 AM - 21 answers

How do I find this case to show a landlord that he can not collect rent after an eviction? I found this cite in Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Law. "The landlord should not be able to claim rent for the period after a tenant vacates the apartment pursuant to an eviction notice. McGrew v. Milford, 255 So. 2d 619 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1971). " [more inside]
posted by JujuB at at 9:01 PM - 13 answers

Medical insurance paperwork still coming in 9 months after my mother passed away. [more inside]
posted by forthright at at 6:10 PM - 8 answers

Any recommended online language translation services? (for a foreign birth certificate). [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi at at 10:08 AM - 2 answers

I was very surprised to read a former political reporter's statement that the Obama campaign might offer to pay off the Clinton campaign's debt if/when she drops out of the primary race. [more inside]
posted by R. Mutt at at 6:21 PM - 6 answers

Any recommendations for published research on dealing gracefully with population decline? [more inside]
posted by trig at at 5:10 AM - 3 answers

Barack Obama now has more than 1.5 million donors. How many donors do Clinton or McCain have? [more inside]
posted by raf at at 12:54 PM - 3 answers

I know it is laughably late in the game, but: I am looking for the names of reputable groups supporting the legal rights of the inmates at Guantanamo prison. Are there any groups out there trying to ignite awareness among the self-involved about what is being done in their country's name? Is there a legal defense fund one could contribute too? [more inside]
posted by framedmistake at at 10:09 AM - 7 answers

Could US farmers go without subsidies? [more inside]
posted by andythebean at at 7:36 PM - 23 answers

Can my great aunt make a $12,000 gift to me, my wife, and each of our two kids (for $48,000 total) without incurring the gift tax? [more inside]
posted by Duluth?! I Hardly Know Her! at at 4:08 PM - 12 answers

I need to better understand the proposed tax systems. Mainly the fair tax or sales tax versus an income tax. I am writing a paper for school on the viewpoints of TTARA (The Texas Taxpayers and Research Ass.) and CTJ (citizens for tax justice) but cannot gain a clear idea of what each side is proposing. Obviously the republicans want the fair tax, and since TTARA is business minded, I assume they too seek the fair tax, or at least support it. But what is the Dem idea of fair taxation? Do they want an income tax? What is all this talk on CTJ about income tax cuts? I don’t have the patience to sift through all the material so I'm hoping someone can give me a basic idea of the differing positions on the matter. Mainly answer the question of who wants what and why, and who benefits most from each plan.... Also what about the working poor, do they benefit most from an income tax? Etc. Etc.
posted by madmamasmith at at 2:32 PM - 17 answers

I noticed a well known food related domain name is available. What's the deal if I register it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:13 AM - 14 answers

Is it legal for an employer to require that an employee indicate his or her race? [more inside]
posted by notswedish at at 10:41 AM - 24 answers

Enthusiastic police pursuits + litigious society = lawyer's fantasy? [more inside]
posted by boosh at at 9:38 AM - 31 answers

My boyfriend needs to find some statistics for a research paper. Specifically, pro-vegan, pro-environmentalist, anti-war, or other such statistics. Preferably all gathered in one place. [more inside]
posted by jitterbug perfume at at 4:13 AM - 12 answers

I am overwhelmed in the Google-space. I need a real-estate attorney in the Nashville, TN area that is recommended. Help!
posted by tdabbott at at 6:31 PM - 2 answers

I want to know which party African Americans have voted for in every election (that they have been able to vote in) since 1865. Where can I find this? [more inside]
posted by Autarky at at 12:44 PM - 7 answers

The state DMV won'’t let me renew my registration on my current car because I owe property taxes on the old car. Is that legal? Can the state refuse to help me comply with one law if I am potentially violating another one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 3:04 PM - 6 answers

Can anyone show me some articles or books that explain or theorize why gasoline prices are so much more expensive than a decade, two decades ago? I'm a bit dense, so concise is ideal. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at at 7:24 PM - 19 answers

Will I be losing my stimulus check because of back student loans that I am now paying? [more inside]
posted by TheArpenter at at 4:46 PM - 3 answers

QUICK - I'm voting early in the NC primary, along with the rest of my family. ASIDE FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE, who are the most environmentally friendly NC Democratic Primary candidates? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at at 10:30 AM - 6 answers

I have a few basic business questions about a trademark and changing the business address when I move. Any advice would be great! [more inside]
posted by grablife365 at at 10:04 AM - 3 answers

May, 1968 - Paris I've scoured the Wikipedia entry (very helpful), gone over a few articles and collections of varying quality (not bad), and I've seen "The Dreamers" (a fiction film that touches on it)... Now, what non-fiction media (book, article, film, photographic collection, etc.) should I consume to have a better understanding of the Parisian Students'/General strike of May, 1968? I'd like to start with the most general, canonical retellings, and then work towards the specific. [English Language or very good translation preferred] [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj at at 7:34 AM - 13 answers

Ok, well, it turns out Dollar Rent A Car wants to take me to court for the $1000. (see: this question) I plan to file in small claims court before they can take me to court because I think that will give me a better chance of winning. However, I only want to discuss who is responsible for the $1000 and not whether or not I was insured at the time. Help! [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl at at 8:17 PM - 26 answers

Questions about character and fitness standards for bar admission. Are they going to let me be a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:18 AM - 33 answers

Where can I find information about laws in Virginia related to tattoo removal? [more inside]
posted by youthenrage at at 8:55 PM - 4 answers

Can I park my motorcycle on a sidewalk (not obstructing pedestrian passage) in Oakland, California? [more inside]
posted by arnicae at at 8:21 PM - 22 answers

I think that the online tax service I used has messed up the New York State taxes for *anyone* who filed from New York City or Yonkers. Now what do I do? (sorry, long) [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand at at 6:38 PM - 8 answers

QUESTION: The DMV form wants me to indentify injured persons - should I report the other party as injured because the insurance company has told me about their injury claim? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:23 AM - 6 answers

This is a 3rd party question and as such I am looking more for general information than specific help. It has to do with the military's policy on being gay while serving. [more inside]
posted by edgeways at at 10:53 PM - 13 answers

When did our leaders stop going to war? [more inside]
posted by ilikecookies at at 9:15 PM - 23 answers

Can you recommend a tax attorney in Washington State? Business taxes (Department of Revenue), specifically - but any tax attorney you've had good experience with would be appreciated!
posted by whitelight at at 5:52 PM - 0 answers