How can I break my apartment lease legally here in the state of Arizona? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 8 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 on Apr 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find information about laws in Virginia related to tattoo removal? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 4 answers

My friend was served by a collection agency. She owes the money but doesn't have it. What's she do now? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 3 answers

A good friend and former employee is going through a tough divorce. I filled an affidavit testifying to her child care and parenting skills (we both worked at a private school). Her husband's responding affidavit accused me (falsely!) of drunken altercations with the local police. Should I be worried? Should I respond? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 13 answers

As a hobby photographer, I'm playing with the idea of putting my large industrial decay photo collection on a CC license. Should I? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 8 answers

What legal precautions should I take when filming a documentary? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a term for a situation where, despite the fact that it would be within one's legal rights to refuse, simple compliance would save more hassle than arguing the point? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 33 answers

Will the Korean doctor rob me blind?? Here's the long and short of it... my father is the doctor that pioneered tumescent liposuction. he teaches his techniques to other doctors on a regular basis and manufactures the tools and equipment involved with the procedure. Recently, a doctor from Korea, I'll call him Dr. Lee, took my father's course and liked it so much that he expressed an interest in teaching the course in Korea and to sell my fathers products in his courses. My father is very interested, but feels concerned that he must submit all of his technical files to Dr. Lee so that he can submit them in an application to the Korean FDA for approval. [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Was I scammed by a domain name registrar? Should I legally be able to get my money back for unavailable domains despite not having read their terms & conditions? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 3 answers

Anyone know if having a marijuana paraphernalia charge will prevent someone from becoming a CPA in Texas? Its a class B misdemeanor but I went to the site but when I went to the site, tsbpa.state.tx.us, it is very vague about which misdemeanors are considered for denial of certification.
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 2 answers

So, my son bought a car off Ebay. He's in Colorado, the car is in Maryland. He will be flying to Maryland to pick up the car on Spring Break and driving back-but there's one little problem... [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 43 answers

Estate disbursement question -- screwed? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 9 answers

What can you (you wonderful, bright, worldly people, you) tell me about legal anthropology? I'd like to know about its ideological construction, presence in academia, personal experiences, applications in the non-academic world, and whatever you've got. Thanks!
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 4 answers

What are the legal and political ramifications of an attempt to wrest control of Sealand? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Hidden among various other breathtakingly evil clauses, part 13 of the Comcast Agreement for Residential Services says that if the customer doesn't opt out within 30 days of receiving the dense legalese, he gives up the right to sue Comcast in a public court. But (in clause 15g), Comcast maintains the right to sue the user any time they like. Is this stuff enforceable? YMOMNBAL
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there a way for me to cancel my iPhone contract because of the fact that AT&T has been wiretapping customers? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 19 answers

Lawyers/legal staffers: Can you tell me what it is like to work for a nonprofit legal services organization? And what will they be looking for at my interview? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm having ongoing billing issues with a doctor and it's time I seek resolution with a third party. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I run a criminal law practice out of my apartment? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 23 answers

Pending Divorce Filter: What legal resources are there for a soon-to-be-single mom working abroad? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 4 answers

I've got a vehicle whose title is in the process of being transferred to me. I've got to do the reregistration by mail from Oregon to California. I've had an offer on the vehicle. The potential purchasers say a bill of sale and them putting the vehicle on their insurance is sufficient to let them drive legally. They also mentioned a temporary registration, which I've never heard of. Is this a bad idea, or a practical one to get the car sold now. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 1 answers

There's some serious douche-baggery going on at my job that cost one of my colleagues his job today. How do I protect myself? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I legally change my name in the state of South Carolina? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Is it ever okay to directly contact the other participant involved in an auto accident? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 17 answers

I want to legally add a hyphen in with my [many] names, how complicated is this in Canada? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Can incorrect and speculative family history be corrected on my medical records? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of good guide to online legal services (both paid and free)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 1 answers

So I got a letter the other day from a client of mine who said that I did not have permission to put up a link to their website from mine and that I must remove it. This seems rather silly to me, considering I built most of their website and they even won a web award for it. Can they legally force me to remove the link?
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 18 answers

So I was crossing the street right after work in the crosswalk, on a green walk sign. A cab was making a left turn, ran into me, knocked me down, and then ran over my foot! The worst part was that he stopped ON TOP OF MY FOOT, wth?! So he gets out of the car to check on me and i'm on the ground screaming bloody murder- BACK THE F OFF MY FOOT- pretty funny when i re-tell it now since miraculously (doctor's words) I was spared from any major injury! [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 18 answers

I own a .us domain that's been pretty dormant. I'd like to develop the site. The .com and .net versions of my domain are owned by a large company and redirect to the company's main site. Do I have to say somewhere on my site that I'm not affiliated with said company? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Disentanglement filter: My girlfriend has an inheritence, which is currently in the form of a stock portfolio which in her name, but her mom's name is also on it since she was under 18 when she got the inheritance (she is 21 now). Her mom is less than reasonable, and makes threats regarding said assets, so how can she (my gf) get the stuff to just be in her name, and keep the assets safe from her mom's prying fingers? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Complicated name-change issues. I am changing my last name, but not due to a legal marriage. Can I get my name changed now, but start using it for everything later? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 10 answers

We say, we don't owe it. They say, the birthdate equals a legal signature. Who's right? (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 23 answers

Is there a legal defense fund for these kids?
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 5 answers

My sister is in Petaluma CA and needs a divorce laywer...a classic legal pitbull would be best. [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best way to take an entirely legal quantity of beer across the continent, on a plane? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 12 answers

The city in which I live called me this morning and "asked" me if I would be willing to create a 10' x 10' easement in my front yard. This 10'x 10' section will be more than 25% percent of my yard given up to the city for electrical boxes. They offered me $100. What are my options??
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 34 answers

What are the limits to "pleading the fifth" when providing testimony to Congress? This has come up in the context of a friendly debate at a bar about Roger Clemens impending testimony before Congress. A few folks have suggested that he's suing Brian McNamee for the sole purpose of providing himself cover - i.e., that he can refuse to answer questions asked by Congress because of his civil suit. As I understand it, this isn't correct - he can "plead the fifth" if he's afraid of incriminating himself, but the fact that HE is suing someone else doesn't provide any additional cover. On the other hand, if McNamee was suing him, then he might be able to use THAT as the basis for a fifth amendment excuse. Is this correct? Obviously, I'm not looking for legal advice - just a credible opinion that might help settle a friendly bar debate... [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Would an agreement to pay back a personal loan by a specific date, signed and notarized by both parties be a legally binding document? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 11 answers

I just received an email from PayPal notifying me that my account information has been requested by the IRS. I rarely use the account--it has very little activity other than the occasional small purchase (ebay, etc) and small ebay sale. It doesn't seem like a scam email, but I have no idea why my info would be requested? Should I get a lawyer involved or is this just a large-scale email I should ignore? Here is the email with my name removed (however, the case does refer to John Doe): [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 25 answers

Like a lot of Latinos, I have a huge name. I am afraid that, in the long run, it may get me in trouble in the US. Help me prevent it. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Is it illegal for a business to close earlier than the closing time posted on their door? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 44 answers

This september I was given a car by a friend of mine who was moving out of state (the car and I are in Ohio). We both signed the title and thought we had done everything right, but we did not realize that we had to sign the document in front of a notary or have it notarized to complete the transfer. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 15 answers

Where can I find "legal experts?" Specifically for meteorology? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 8 answers

Can you really hold copyright to a business model/idea/concept, and disallow others from duplicating it? If not, then how is The Sampler able to do so? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 26 answers

How can I get them to leave me alone? I have the court order. I have moved and rarely leave the house. So how do I get this person to leave me alone? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 19 answers

Is it possible to legally declare someone your next of kin or the equivalent? I know that you can make a will for estates, and medical care proxies and the like, but next of kin make decisions about funeral arrangements and other issues and I'm not sure how to go about covering all the miscellaneous bases out there. I'm in the US/NYS, gathering info before talking to a lawyer about specifics.
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 14 answers

Possession of lock picking tools in Washington, D.C. - for recreational purposes. Honest! [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 10 answers

"We need to use that picture of that pregnant singer from the cover of Mary Claire in the next show," says my boss. "What's my budget," I ask? There's a pause. My budget is nothing. "Can't you just get permission? As a promotion?" I make a note. "When do we need it by?" "Yesterday. As long as you get me the release by Friday, we're good." Yes, this is my job. Anyone have tips on successfully licensing photos of celebrities... for as little money and hassle as possible? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 14 answers