This is a two-part question. First, what are the ideal shoes for long-distance walking on paved or gravel roads? Second, what rights do I have as a suburban/urban pedestrian in California in terms of not being hassled by "authorities"? [more inside]
posted by quarantine on Oct 25, 2009 - 16 answers

IANALFilter: What legal rights does having an invoice grant a buyer? [more inside]
posted by Neale on Oct 21, 2009 - 5 answers

I need a significant event that happened during the Civil Rights Movement. [more inside]
posted by shesaysgo on Oct 14, 2009 - 11 answers

I have a chance to acquire the proprietary rights to make games based on a popular Asian action film. Can I make money off this opportunity? [more inside]
posted by mushroom_tattoo on Aug 26, 2009 - 9 answers

A car buyer wants to renege on his offer after he took the car. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by mwang1028 on Jul 23, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm making a movie which will have shots of a cover of a book. Do I need permission from the publisher to do this?
posted by storybored on Jul 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Human rights luminaries. And/or recent human rights books. Any suggestions for a human rights conference speaker or a recent human rights book to read? [more inside]
posted by semacd on Jun 26, 2009 - 13 answers

How serious an offense is it when your employer refuses to give you a meal break? [more inside]
posted by levijk on May 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I've had a book published and been approached by a film producer wanting to option the film rights to the book. He's sent a draft agreement but there is no fee involved. When I questioned this the response was that this was standard practice for a book that is 'not a known branded property'. I gotta be honest me and my book are about as unknown as its possible to be but should I still expect some sort of fee for this.
posted by wggrace on Apr 17, 2009 - 30 answers

How do I approach a business owner whose work on his adjoining property is causing excess water to pool on our lawn? . . . details inside. . . [more inside]
posted by tronec on Mar 31, 2009 - 6 answers

I was reading comments on Fark about an article where a man was pulled over and had $26,000 in his trunk and the money was confiscated but he was not charged. The merit of this is not what my question is about, it is about whether money (or property can be a defendant in a case). [more inside]
posted by thenuts on Mar 22, 2009 - 14 answers

Can an employer discipline you for making calls to Human Rights on work time? [more inside]
posted by Raynyn on Feb 24, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a website which features many photos. Today, a researcher of a documentary wrote me asking if it would be possible to use the pictures in the film in exchange for compensation. [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Feb 4, 2009 - 4 answers

my landlord is trying to make me pay for replacing the carpets when they do not warrant a replacement, and she will not stick to a verbally (and textually) agreed upon date of moving out early (which was her idea so that her new owner could move in asap) unless we agree to replacing the carpets. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by focus on Feb 4, 2009 - 8 answers

I need information about The Home Cafe, Hawthorne, Nevada. It was a popular Chinese and American food diner that saw some action during the civil rights sit-ins of the 1960s. They used a distinctive china pattern produced by the TEPCo China Co. in El Cerrito, CA. The TEPCo factory closed in 1968. The pattern used at the cafe was called Confucius. Any information about the Home Cafe including personal stories would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by mickeefynn on Feb 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Need help from someone with Acrobat 8 Pro (or higher) to add "usage rights" to a simple PDF file [more inside]
posted by AstroGuy on Jan 22, 2009 - 2 answers

We rent a shared house in London. There are damp issues in a downstairs room which are known about by the landlord. We have just noticed a severe case of black mould infesting an upstairs wall. What are our legal rights as tenants? [more inside]
posted by bollockovnikov on Jan 11, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a good charity to list as a suggestion on our wedding registry. Specifically, one that works for marriage equality for everyone. [more inside]
posted by phearlez on Jan 9, 2009 - 14 answers

Does the right to remain silent include the right to not to reveal your name? [more inside]
posted by roofus on Dec 23, 2008 - 16 answers

I stumbled on a phpMyAdmin page for a database of personal info along with credit card numbers, hosted by a multinational corporation. I deleted some records. How do I report it without being accused of hacking? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2008 - 23 answers

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 by cashman 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 by AnyGuelmann 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 by anonymous 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 by allkindsoftime 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 by dance on Aug 16, 2008 - 3 answers

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

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

Dear US Supreme Court Fans, when will the opinion on Columbia v. Heller be issued? [more inside]
posted by Science! 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 by divabat on May 30, 2008 - 1 answer

Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney? I'm in the US. [more inside]
posted by anonymous 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 by ooklala 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 by cortex 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 by oflinkey 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 by vanoakenfold on Apr 12, 2008 - 33 answers

What recourse do I have when I'm stuck between 2 realtors? Way more inside [more inside]
posted by hollygoheavy 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 by korej on Apr 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Can someone help identify this MLK speech? [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 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 by keith0718 on Mar 4, 2008 - 6 answers

MA filter: Must I have fuse box access if I rent an apartment? [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 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 by five fresh fish 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 by rocketpup 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 by paris2000 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 by mooza 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 by cog_nate 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 by Biblio 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 by Elle Vator on Dec 4, 2007 - 14 answers

What are my rights when being pulled over by the police for no reason? [more inside]
posted by hcastro 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 by keith0718 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 by mariokrat 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 by suedehead on Aug 12, 2007 - 15 answers