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

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 - 12 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I dislike my signature and would like to completely change it. Would this lead to any problems down the road concerning credit cards/legal documents etc.? Does it even matter? [more inside]
posted by shoebox on Jun 9, 2009 - 25 answers

Does anyone know if it's legal to use a rear view camera system instead of rear view mirrors? That is, to completely remove the mirrors from the car because cameras are doing the job... Question is for Ontario, Canada. [more inside]
posted by glider on Jun 8, 2009 - 19 answers

I would like to put together a playlist of short films posted to YouTube and show them for a group of kids at my public library. Legally, can I do this? [more inside]
posted by Knicke on May 4, 2009 - 12 answers

I need help writing a strong letter to a collections company trying to collect a debt that isn't mine. [more inside]
posted by Jenesta on Apr 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Advice for an aspiring paralegal? How to get a job without experience? How to get experience without a job? [more inside]
posted by roxie5 on Mar 24, 2009 - 13 answers

A friend of mine has been asked by her boss to take on an odd job, and we can't figure out if she should agree to it. He wants her to become director of a company she wouldn't otherwise be involved with. [more inside]
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 on Mar 16, 2009 - 24 answers

Legal filter - I hit a car head-on while biking the other day. It was my fault, and I’ve agreed to pay the damages to car. I need help writing up a release of liability contract so this guy doesn’t keep coming back for more. [more inside]
posted by i less than three nsima on Mar 6, 2009 - 14 answers

[I am asking this for a friend.] Legal troubles over a decade-old debt to a bank. I am being sued by a law firm representing a collection agency. I would like to find a way to resolve this situation that does not involve hiring a lawyer, since I cannot afford one. I receive income via Social Security Disability. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Feb 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation? [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Feb 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Where can I find out more about the investigation techniques used by private investigators? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jan 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Am I screwing myself by not filing a motion in court? Does it really matter in the long run? [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Nov 20, 2008 - 23 answers

Immigration Law! Help me get my bagged Aussie into the U.S. and A. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Oct 26, 2008 - 14 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 by fiercecupcake on Jan 30, 2008 - 11 answers

Can anyone provide advice, suggest tenant rights resources, courses of action or even refer a good pro-bono lawyer for a friend of mine who's getting screwed by her landlord during the conversion of her apartment complex from rentals to condos in Studio City, CA? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Mar 29, 2007 - 11 answers

What kind of lawyer specializes in property line disputes? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Mar 1, 2007 - 8 answers

What do all capital letters in legal documents signify? Many legal documents contain stretches of normal text alternating with stretches that are in all-caps. Is there a legal meaning to it? What would be the ramifications of printing the all-caps portion in normal capitalization - i.e., could that render the document ineffective?
posted by dmd on Nov 22, 2006 - 8 answers