How to handle the varieties of coming-out-of-the-closet bigotry that is resulting from the current U.S. presidential election? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2008 - 15 answers

I, the accidental paparazzo: the celebrity I shot at Central Park wants to use my pictures. Do I negotiate some financial compensation or just sign the release in exchange for having my name on the photo credits? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm clueless about rights issues when it comes to how things work between photographer & subject, and as a performer I need to learn. If no release was signed at a photoshoot, who has what rights? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2008 - 10 answers

NYC-Renters-filter. How do I make my management company make the ass-hat neighbors upstairs stop using our patio as an ash-tray. [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I am working with a laptop with one of those buttons that can enable or disable the wireless functionality. It seems that this button needs to be pressed each time that the computer is turned on, and doesn't just automatically remain on through reboots. [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I find legitimate ebooks with resell/resale rights? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Illinois Renter/Landlord Filter: Is my former landlord being ridiculous or should I pay? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 13 answers

Dear US Supreme Court Fans, when will the opinion on Columbia v. Heller be issued? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 7 answers

What should I take into consideration when spearheading an anthology project? What resources are out there for us? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 1 answers

Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney? I'm in the US. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 4 answers

I am thinking of using GrandCentral for my telephone needs, and want to know the safety and privacy of the service. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Incorporating still frame captures in a TV commentary blog: is it possible/affordable/practical to get general permission from the studio to do this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 9 answers

Landlords are selling the house we are in and we would like to know what to expect from the coming months. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 9 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

What recourse do I have when I'm stuck between 2 realtors? Way more inside [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 17 answers

From what I've been hearing, most publishers would possibly no longer be interested in a piece that had already been podcast, but would like to know what specific rights are lost. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Can someone help identify this MLK speech? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 6 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

MA filter: Must I have fuse box access if I rent an apartment? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 7 answers

In Canada is it legal to require a blood test for (A) employment; (B) group insurance eligibility? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 15 answers

Are there any laws or regulations requiring a landlord to make periodic inspections of the furnace (oil burning) in a single family house in New York State, Suffolk County, Long Island? It seems to fall under a generic 'Duty of Care' but I'm not sure if there is anything that compels an inspection before the thing blows up or expels toxic gas.
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 3 answers

Applied to law school, looking to do work in human rights or civil liberties - but my info base is low. Just need more first hand information. Would love to hear about attorneys who love what they do - or if you know an lawyer who loves what they do. What kind of law? What does their/your work entail? Or sites that can give me further information. Thank you!!
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm asking a 2 part question for my mother. She currently rents out our old family home in south-west Sydney, and has had a real bitch of a time tenant-wise. More details follow. [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Which Creative Commons license is most like public domain? Does it make any sense to license the content I've posted if it's in the public domain? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 8 answers

A bad work situation gets even worse...I need advice about my rights in the workplace. [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 16 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

What are my rights when being pulled over by the police for no reason? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 47 answers

What can I do if my doctor will not give me the information I need to file with my insurance? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 10 answers

What are my rights as a freelance writer? If I'm writing about employees competing on a company-sponsored team, do I have to clear everything I write with their PR people?? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 13 answers

I was supposed to stay a year, but am moving out within the first month. I gave my roommate/sublettor three weeks' notice that I was moving out. Do I have to find a roommate for him? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 15 answers

Is there any chance of getting back first and last month's rent from a landlord who didn't reveal known problems with an apartment? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2007 - 6 answers

Do I have to let my boss talk to my doctor? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2007 - 16 answers

I just paid a lot of money for what turned out to be unhealthy and substandard accommodations while attending a weekend-longfundraiser-do I have a right to ask for a refund? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 12 answers

Can my new landlord leave me off the lease? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 7 answers

Landlord authorized the removal of my suitcases from front porch with no notification - possibilities for reimbursement? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2007 - 17 answers

My apartment was entered without the knowledge or consent of me, or my landlord. Is this trespassing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 21 answers

Two weeks ago I rented a new place. A previous tenant left the washer and dryer here. I can't figure out who owns what! Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to describe something and I can't think of a good term for it. What should I call rights that "really" belong to one person or other entity, but which are expressed in relation to another person or entity? E.g., someone might not want to say that animals have a right to freedom, so he says that freeing animals protects the right of humans to avoid psychological distress. Rather than say that illegal immigrants have a right to free immunizations, he might say that the immunizations protect the rights of citizens to avoid epidemics. Is there a word for this?
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 14 answers

i need a lawyer in the denton, tx area who specializes in or has experience with renter's rights. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 4 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 on Mar 29, 2007 - 11 answers

My sister's boyfriend is apparently being held in jail without charges. Is this legal? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2006 - 32 answers

What is the legal status of Revenue Protection staff on British railways? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - 7 answers

What obligation does my employer have to get me home safely? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 14 answers

Is it legal for landlords in the United States and the State of Colorado to pay the utilities for a building and then evenly divide the sum between all of the apartments? Someone told me that there was law against this but I have been unable to locate it. They said that essentially all units must be metered or the rent can be raised to "include utilities" but that they could not pass utilities on without metering apartments so that each pays their share. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 6 answers

I was watching yesterday's game on ABC-TV between USC and Arizona. Right at half-time three live cows para-glided into the stadium from above. Two of them were shown landing on the playing field, while the third cow landed somewhere in the stands on top of some cowering fans and a hot dog vendor. The tv quickly switched to the network half-time sports show, and when the second half started, not a word was spoken about the flying cows. I can't find a word about it in today's online press. Can someone enlighten me as to why these cows were flown onto the football field in Los Angeles at half-time?
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 11 answers

Condo-buying followup: scarabic now asks, "Should I be concerned about introducing a third party and potentially going from 50% voting rights to 33% voting rights?" [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2006 - 9 answers

What rights do I have when re-entering the US? Let's say that I, a natural-born US citizen, am returning to the US after a vacation. Does the bill of rights still apply to me when speaking to the nice man at Customs/Immigration? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2006 - 25 answers

ApartmentFilter: A friend received a note inside her apartment yesterday telling her she has 24 hours to get rid of her dog. She's lived in the apartment for nearly three years, with the dog the whole time. What are her rights and can the apartment complex do this? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 33 answers

So, the record store I work for wants to do some reissues/boxes/become a label... Obviously, [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - 8 answers

How do I encrypt my http traffic so my company can't read it? Oh, did I mention SSL is no longer an option since they intend to decrypt all SSL traffic that passes through their proxies? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2006 - 35 answers