How does the tech person in a business partnership avoid getting screwed over by the business person? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Nov 15, 2009 - 13 answers

What are the legal requirements for quitting a job? [more inside]
posted by Tandem Affinity on Nov 12, 2009 - 13 answers

How can I legally change my last name in Texas without it being due to marriage or divorce? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 6 answers

I am confused as to the use of the word "allegedly" and why it is used outside of a strictly legal sense (in the media for example)? For instance, with this most recent shooting in Texas, there are obviously dozens of eye witnesses, only one suspect under consideration, no one is going to argue in court that someone else did it, so why on the news are the anchors still saying Mr. Hasan "allegedly" shot these people? It just seems weird... [more inside]
posted by the foreground on Nov 10, 2009 - 38 answers

Under what circumstances (if any) can a child in the UK be legally allowed to play a video game which, under the legally enforceable games ratings system, they are not old enough to buy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 2 answers

what are the possible repercussions of breaking a joint lease? [more inside]
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet on Nov 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I was 'let go' from my job last week, but I'm not sure it was entirely legal. YANML, but please lend me your ear... (warning, long) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 33 answers

What are my rights with my insurance company? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Oct 23, 2009 - 6 answers

How does an adult find a lawyer to sue an abusive step-parent more than a decade after the fact? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 7 answers

After reading the legal opinion posted through this FPP post, I am reminded of how much I actually enjoy reading a well written, interesting legal opinion or briefing. So. What are some other exciting or interesting legal readings, and are there good websites or other (preferably free or available in a library) resources for reading legal documents?
posted by Deathalicious on Oct 15, 2009 - 15 answers

YNML but...I received a letter from my city government demanding entry into my home to inspect our sump pump. I guess they want to ensure that it is not connected to the city sewer system and I guess they are doing this inspection to every house. Now, I am quite certain my sump pump is in compliance and I have done nothing wrong. Still, I am not so ready to just forfeit my 4th amendment rights. My question is, does the city really have a right to do this? Also, is this one of those times where I might be in the right but still have to spend 1000s of dollars on legal fees just to defend my right against unreasonable search?!
posted by Ennui on Oct 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Local political campaign reports a large surplus four days after stiffing its workers (I and dozens of other campaign workers are owed back pay, several of us in the $300+ range). Solutions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Is my house seller trying to jerk me around? Specific liability legalese inside. [more inside]
posted by bkhahn on Oct 4, 2009 - 8 answers

What happens when a baby is born in jail in New Jersey? What departments/agencies are automatically involved? We are looking to get legal guardianship of a sister's soon-to-be-born child while she is in jail and need to know what agencies we should be dealing with beforehand.
posted by infostud on Sep 29, 2009 - 8 answers

I buy an item from a major online deal-a-day site. They withdraw the funds from my account. Does this constitute a legally binding contract that they will provide me with the item, or are they able at their discretion to refund the purchase price and walk away? [more inside]
posted by kprincehouse on Sep 29, 2009 - 12 answers

How does property line encroachment work when the two properties were owned by the same person? [more inside]
posted by zippy on Sep 28, 2009 - 11 answers

Do American musicians need a special work permit to play two shows in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue on Sep 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Why would the Postal Inspection Service be involved in the seizure of a website found to be in violation of laws? [more inside]
posted by olaguera on Sep 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Can my accountant legally call the IRS and have my refund held up because he says he was not paid for his work, and/or he says there is a dispute on the return based on problesm I have had the last two years on my return? [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Aug 31, 2009 - 12 answers

What happened to the US public performance rights for many Studio Ghibli (home of director Hayao Miyazaki) animated films? I'm trying to set up a film festival and no one seems to know who owns the rights.. is there any way to find out? [more inside]
posted by muscatlove on Aug 20, 2009 - 5 answers

My ex-wife's boyfriend wants to try to claim my son on his taxes... is this legal? [more inside]
posted by MMALR on Aug 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Is it legal (or even safe) to buy friendship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2009 - 38 answers

I am a 'permanent resident', not an American citizen - can I become ordained as a minister and perform wedding ceremonies? [more inside]
posted by Bearded Dave on Aug 14, 2009 - 13 answers

Stopped and fined for shoplifting for the first time. What to do with the confusing letter I received, the non-responding phone #, and the fine. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2009 - 32 answers

Looking to do a name change (hyphenate) for my stepson. His biological father is fine with it. Just looking into protocols, possible issues later, best processes. More inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 2 answers

What are the options available for a H1B visa holder? Is it legal to earn money online? [more inside]
posted by raghuram on Aug 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Discrimination filter: Must a company which has both an english and a spanish version of its website have job postings in both languages? Details follow. [more inside]
posted by Aleen on Aug 10, 2009 - 7 answers

What to do about an Outlaw Agent? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it still possible to get hold of Corel Draw 8 for Windows? Abandonware? [more inside]
posted by n3rt on Aug 7, 2009 - 15 answers

I want to play at the front gates of Lollapalooza. Will this work? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Aug 7, 2009 - 5 answers

Some legal questions about the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Jul 27, 2009 - 16 answers

Is there a medical marijuana dispensary in austin texas? [more inside]
posted by djduckie on Jul 25, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I go about protecting my idea when I approach a developer about coding an iPhone app? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Jul 18, 2009 - 17 answers

Make the birthday cards I send to other people more interesting. What kind of cool, random stuff are you legally old enough to do at different ages? [more inside]
posted by marmaduke_yaverland on Jul 17, 2009 - 19 answers

A moral question about downloading... [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jul 16, 2009 - 39 answers

Does it go against Visa / MasterCard / etc. policy for a retail store, such as a restaurant or coffee shop, to add a charge to your order if you use credit rather than paying by cash? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 15, 2009 - 28 answers

What is the legality of making a site like www.instantboss.org or a movie sound board in the state of PA? [more inside]
posted by xdeliriumx on Jul 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Business-to-business annoying telemarketing-and making it stop-help us, hive mind! [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies on Jul 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Can my blog about estate sales get me in trouble? [more inside]
posted by Work to Live on Jul 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking to collection on a small claims court debt. Are there collection agencies or settlement advance places that work with smaller amounts? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Jul 9, 2009 - 4 answers

All signs point to illegal activity on the part of my landlord, and paying the rent in cash certainly isn't helping the situation. What are our options (in DC?) [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 7, 2009 - 21 answers

What steps do I have to take to ensure I do not inherit anything from my family's estate, even if I'm included in the will? [more inside]
posted by medea42 on Jul 1, 2009 - 17 answers

Illinois Child Support: I'm a father of a 2 year old and I pay the standard 20% plus half of his insurance to his mother. Question: I have him 50% of the time, should I have to pay support when we equally have him the same amount of time? [more inside]
posted by MMALR on Jun 29, 2009 - 32 answers

My friend and her ex-boyfriend got in a fight, he got violent and beat her up pretty bad. She got in the car with their baby and fled cross-country to stay with her parents. There is a hearing next month to determine custody of the child, and she doesn't want to lose the kid to what is likely going to be an abusive father. Lawyer up, right? Problem is, not a lot of money. Can you point me to any organizations in California that provide pro-bono / sliding-scale / low-cost legal aid services for abused women? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich on Jun 28, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I select an attorney? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Privacy issues in the floral industry, also known as "How to stay out of customer's divorce cases".... [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies on Jun 24, 2009 - 27 answers

A couple of people at my company have accidently sent emails to groups of contacts using the To: field rather than the Bcc: field against company policy. What are the legal ramifications? [more inside]
posted by talkingmuffin on Jun 23, 2009 - 15 answers

The owners of my apartment building have turned control of the building over from the extremely reputable apartment management company that I signed a lease with to a much less reputable company. Am I legally bound to continue honoring the lease? Since my earlier question, I've done research into the law and my specific lease. My recourse isn't obvious to me. What to do? (Arlington County, VA) [more inside]
posted by charmston on Jun 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Consultant legal filter: Over-broad non-compete + me jumping to a client firm + angry former boss = well, what exactly? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 16, 2009 - 11 answers

As an expat moving to Venezuela, what am I getting myself into? Sometimes it's difficult to slog through the volumes of negative press and propaganda about Venezuela and Chavez. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by namewithhe1d on Jun 15, 2009 - 5 answers