I own a design agency and use ready-made templates from sites like Shutterstock for client projects. Shutterstock claims that while you can use their work, they still own the copyright. I cannot tell clients that we are using a template. How should I handle this legally? Should I state in my terms of service that copyright is not theirs, or if it is modified, can they claim copyright?

December 1st, 2023

Is Thomas Sinex with Home Care grant legit? He claims I can receive $25,000 after paying $500 in clearance and processing fees, which he says can happen within two days of payment. I am in Texas and have reached the payment stage but am skeptical since there is no formal application process. Is this a scam?

March 28th, 2024

I have been in a 5-month-long dispute with my employer, involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. I was suspended after returning to the office for the first time in 3 weeks, despite working from home and taking care of my daughter. The suspension was due to alleged COVID policy violations, which I believe were not enforced consistently. I have already been on quarantine for two weeks due to my mother testing positive for COVID, and I have an open claim with the EEOC for discrimination. Can my employer legally require me to take another COVID test as a condition of continuing employment, and can I inform them that I believe the suspension is retaliation?

November 6th, 2023

I was involved in a hit and run in Junction City, Kansas. I left the scene because I got scared and couldn't afford the hit, even though I saw myself hit the vehicle and leave a dent. The police contacted me through my Sergeant (military), and I told them everything that happened. What are the legal implications, and is there a way to handle this without it affecting my record?

February 16th, 2024

I got my name changed when I was 16, and I would like to have the court record sealed so people cannot find out my old name (I am transgender and am worried this might put me in danger), but I don't have a specific, legitimate threat of danger against me. Is it likely that they would allow me to seal my records, despite lack of a serious reason, because I was a minor? (I am in MD).

August 9th, 2024