My friend accidentally spilled water on someone's laptop, causing it to stop working. The Apple store suggested either replacing the battery for $800 or waiting 3 days to see if the laptop dries out and starts working again. The laptop owner wants my friend to buy a new laptop immediately. Does my friend need to pay for any damages, and how should they handle this situation?

July 11th, 2023

I lied to my job about a death to take time off and now they want proof. If I make a death certificate, can I have it voided right after? I was fired because I couldn't provide proof and was out over a week. I work for a large Fortune 500 company in NY. What steps should I take?

December 29th, 2024

A homeless person has set up a tent on my 90-year-old mother's lawn in California. Does this person have the right to do this, and what legal steps can be taken to remove them if they are trespassing?

December 29th, 2024

I need protection for my intellectual work. I am outside the USA but have published an ebook in the states. I have sent an NDA to the person who holds information about my book, but he has ignored my lawyer and my document. The person is a public figure and I fear he might misuse my unpublished novel. What can I do to protect my work and ensure he complies with the US Copyright Laws?

July 15th, 2024

I am in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and received a motion to dismiss the case for material default due to an additional $7,000 in back taxes that resurfaced. The original plan was for $29,000 over 36 months, but now I am concerned about the case being dismissed. What can I do to amend the plan to include the new taxes without extending the plan beyond the 5-year limit, and will the court allow this amendment?

June 11th, 2023