We are a small struggling church in Huntsville, Alabama that would like to erect a programmable LED electronic billboard on our property. However, we are prohibited from installing a LED sign as the local sign ordinance does not allow LED signs in areas considered residential. If we take our plea to our local unelected variance committee, they shoot down our request as they do not want to set a precedent for other churches. Could the RLUIPA (Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000), which states: 'No government shall impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person, including a religious assembly or institution...' be used to counter our denials?

August 31st, 2023

Is it okay to take pictures in the mall, specifically of the Christmas tree, decorations, etc.?

February 8th, 2023

I received an email from Comcast regarding a notice of action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act for allegedly downloading copyrighted works. Do I need to take any action?

November 1st, 2023

We signed a contract for window installation on 10/31/2013 with approximate commencement and completion dates of 11/21/2013 and 11/30/2013. The measurements were taken on 11/7/2013. We received a call from the contractor on 12/13/2013 regarding loan papers, the first contact since signing the contract. The contract states it can be cancelled if the contractor fails to substantially commence work within 20 days from the approximate start date. Can we cancel this contract without penalty?

March 29th, 2023

My friend skid in my car and hit a light pole. I was in shock and drove a mile up the street and pulled over. The police wrote 4 citations: OUI, leaving the scene of an accident, property damage-the pole, and resisting arrest. I have never been in trouble with the law. What can happen to me in Massachusetts?

October 27th, 2024