Do judges actually make sentencing decisions based on a person's demenor? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 11:57 AM - 15 answers

Is political infighting/divisiveness worse now than ever or was it just as bad or worse previously - back when FDR was pushing through the New Deal, for example?
posted by wsg at 9:26 AM - 12 answers

Should I get a lawyer to battle the California unemployment office? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:00 PM - 3 answers

I'm thinking of creating a political parody website that may step on some toes and/or trademarks. I have a few technical and legal questions about how best to go about this. [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki at 7:59 PM - 6 answers

Looking for free or cheap property ownership data for co-op/condo units in Manhattan. General question has been asked before but doesn't yield what I'm looking for here. [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher at 6:18 AM - 3 answers

I was in a serious auto accident in October of 2009. I do have an attorney. We've filed suit to settle the case, and my deposition is this afternoon. As the time grows closer, I'm getting more and more anxious about this. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 10:22 AM - 14 answers

Breaking my lease: landlord barely making an effort and raising the rent. What are my chances in court? YANML, I want to know where I stand before I start pouring lawyer money after rent money. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:45 AM - 14 answers

What is the legality of signing a mandatory company agreement to not associate with non-management employees outside of the workplace?
posted by Brian B. at 9:29 PM - 16 answers

I have an idea that may be patentable. I want to search patent listing websites to see if something like it already exists. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind at 3:50 PM - 4 answers

Do you live somewhere interesting that has a great city government website? [more inside]
posted by Mike Mongo at 12:55 PM - 12 answers

Non-compete requested as a condition of employment. Employment change was a surprise. Employee located in California, Massachusetts law invoked in language. Who to contact (YANML-filter)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:51 AM - 12 answers

Is there any research that says who or what influences one's political beliefs more than any other? [more inside]
posted by aiificionado at 11:24 PM - 13 answers

Can a non-spouse file a legal complaint about adultery? [more inside]
posted by parrot_person at 8:05 PM - 60 answers

I recently found this image of mine on this webpage. My question: Has CBS conformed to the terms of my license? I say not. [more inside]
posted by pjern at 2:47 PM - 37 answers

I am a green card holder resident in the US. Am I allowed to buy a gun?
posted by Fiery Jack at 1:26 PM - 11 answers

After I settled an auto injury claim I found out the adjuster mislead me on a number of issues. Had I known that I would have obtained an attorney. Can settled injury claims get reopened (Adjuster says no)?
posted by elizfield at 12:48 PM - 9 answers

I have a question about being hired as a contractor for the Department of Justice and having to take a drug test. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:11 PM - 11 answers

Which liberal (or at least pro-healthcare-reform) Democratic senators are leaning towards opposing the current bill? [more inside]
posted by col_pogo at 4:53 PM - 10 answers

Is there a way to capture a website at a certain point in time so that it's admissible in court? I may be about to be involved in litigation soon and there's information on a site which will be very important and I'd like to use it as evidence, but I'm worried it might move or change.
posted by anonymous at 6:43 AM - 15 answers

i come from a very large family and some years back we purchased a home for our elderly mother. i being the youngest was stuck with the home in my name, but recently was offered a job in another country. i need to get out of this deal with my family and soon before i leave the country. is there any way i can hand over the deed to the next in line in my family without the hassle of selling to he or she? i am running out of time and need to do this quickly.
posted by anonymous at 4:08 PM - 10 answers