Can you be blamed for someone’s suicide?
The short answer to the question of whether you might be liable (legally “blamed”) for someone’s suicide is “no,” because there are only special, limited......
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PostCan I get charged with shoplifting before leaving the store? (2026 Laws & Penalties)
You might wonder, “Can I get charged with shoplifting before leaving the store?” The answer is yes; individuals can face charges even if they haven’t......
Can I sue when my criminal conviction was disclosed to management by company employee?
Unfortunately, it is not illegal to disclose another person’s criminal conviction, since a criminal conviction is public record. Anyone can disclose anything of public record,......
How to get the at-fault driver insurer to pay for car damages when the at-fault driver did not report an accident?
When the at-fault driver’s insurer does not voluntarily offer you compensation for a car accident, you can sue the at-fault driver for the costs, damage,......
When are you entitled to disobey a police order?
Alex Wubbels' disagreeable encounter with a Salt Lake City police detective was recorded on a video that went viral. ...
What legally can I do against someone who gives me a bad check?
Against the person who gave you a bad check: (1) contact the individual, if you can, and ask for a replacement check; (2) sue for......
Can I get arrested for unknowingly cashing a bad check?
Yes, even though you say it was “unknowingly,” if there is evidence you knew, or at least reasonably suspected, that the check would bounce. But......
How do I get charges of domestic violence dropped?
The prosecutor, not the alleged victim of the domestic abuse, makes the call whether to dismiss charges of domestic violence, but may listen to the......
Can independent contractors receive unemployment?
An independent contractor does not receive unemployment. However, if your boss classifies you as independent but you prove that you are an employee, you can......
What can I do if a proposed job promotion falls through?
Most of the time, if your employer does not follow-through on a promised promotion, there is nothing you can do about it. Your only recourse......
Taylor Swift Wins Libel and Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Pop Star Taylor Swift has won a libel lawsuit brought by former radio host David Mueller....
PostCan my boss require me to work in a hurricane and flood zone? (2026 Legal Answers)
You could ask, ‘Can my boss require me to work in a hurricane and flood zone?’ Yes, employers can mandate work in these conditions, but......
PostCan my boss make me pay training costs after I quit? (2026 Legal Answers)
You could be thinking, Can my boss make me pay training costs after I quit? If a repayment agreement exists, you might owe $100/month for......
Can my employment resignation letter be withdrawn?
Unfortunately, a resignation letter (or, for that matter, resigning or quitting orally, or face-to-face) cannot be withdrawn or taken back unless the employer voluntarily chooses......
PostCan my boss fire me because of an ankle monitor? (2026 Legal Answers)
Perhaps you’re curious: can my boss fire me because of an ankle monitor? The answer is yes; without specific contractual protections, employers can legally terminate......
Can my boss require me to have Facebook or a social media account?
Employers set terms or conditions on employment–things the employee must do to have or keep the job—such as a car, email and internet access, a......
Is it legal to install cameras and video surveillance in the office and bathrooms?
Your employer may install cameras and other video surveillance in common areas of the workplace without limitation, and in private offices with some restrictions, but......
Can prospective employer contact an old boss?
A prospective employer can contact anyone they wish, including but not limited to your former or old boss, a co-worker, or clients or customers, about......
Court Rules That Bawdy "Grinch" Play Is Fair Use
A New York federal court has ruled that a play based on the Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas constituted fair use and thus did not infringe the copyright of the original children's bo...
Gastric Balloon Obesity Treatment Deaths May Encourage Lawsuits
Five unexplained deaths following gastric balloon obesity treatments may signal a problem that will lead to future lawsuits. ...
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