My rent just increased by double, and I was wondering what rights do I have as a tenant in California, Huntington Beach. I have spoken to the leasing office, but they are not sure why my rent increased, and they claim that an email notice is sufficient. Is this legal, and what steps can I take?

June 30th, 2023

I was a victim of a scam where a trusted person set up a fraudulent account in my name through Vanguard. I called Vanguard to ask them to open the account, thinking it was just locked, but they determined it was fraudulent and shut it down. I didn't know it was done improperly. Did I do anything wrong?

September 17th, 2023

A clothing company accidentally leaked a chain email containing first and last names and emails of other customers to me. I fear they may have done the same with my information. Can I sue them, and what are my options in California?

July 26th, 2023

As a federal employee, what are the steps to take if I believe I have been the victim of unlawful discrimination based on various protected characteristics, and what are the time limits for initiating these actions?

April 13th, 2023

I was called by animal control after taking my dog to the hospital. I live in Washington and have no criminal record, but I am a single mom with three jobs and a domestic violence survivor. My dog was dehydrated, and I voluntarily signed a relinquish form for her. I paid the vet bills and had an appointment to rehome the dogs due to my work schedule. How do I defend myself if charges are filed, and what should I do next?

May 18th, 2024