Does this site have a lawyer who is an expert on animal rights issues, specifically regarding taking in and releasing an opossum in New Jersey during cold weather?

March 10th, 2023

I took my dog to the vet for a hematoma on his ear and later for vomiting. After being given pills, my dog died. Is there anything legally I can do?

May 16th, 2024

My ex-wife sold half of the monthly lotto tickets for my daughter's school fundraiser, but the money was never turned in, making the tickets sold to family members invalid. This has also happened with a candy bar sale, where the money was reported as misplaced. Would this constitute theft or any other infraction of the law which she could be charged with, and could pressing charges impact custody arrangements?

July 9th, 2023

My employer denied me bereavement pay for my husband's 99-year-old grandmother's passing, despite the employee handbook specifying 3 days for Immediate, Blended & Non-Traditional family members. How is a spouse's grandmother not included as a covered benefit, especially when a co-worker was granted bereavement for a brother-in-law? Isn't a spouse's grandmother covered under a 'blended' family by blood relation or marriage? I am located in NY state. Please advise.

December 22nd, 2024

I recently bought a pair of running shoes from the American Running Company in Florida, recommended by experts. However, I started experiencing hip pain shortly after, which a chiropractor attributed to the shoes. The store is refusing a refund because it's been over 7 days. Do I have any recourse?

February 26th, 2024