I created custom graphics for a friend's websites without any payment or written agreement. After a falling out, I want to stop him from using the images. I have proof of creation but never registered the copyright. Can I send a cease and desist letter to reclaim my rights, and is it valid if sent via email?

June 16th, 2023

I had a commercial truck that was stolen, and I was up to date with my payments until it was stolen. I notified the finance company that I had filed a claim with my insurance company, Lloyd of London, which did not make the payment until seven months later. The finance company hired a collection agency that called me every day. I explained that I am waiting for the insurance settlement to pay off both trucks, but the finance company took the payment for the stolen truck and added $3200 in collection fees, now demanding an additional $4000 for the truck and $3000 for the collection agency. I had a verbal agreement with the finance company representative that the insurance payment would cover both trucks. What should I do?

July 31st, 2023

Animal control took my roommate's three dogs based on a neighbor's complaint that they are vicious, even though they have never bitten anyone and are harmless. The neighbor has a grudge because one of the dogs keeps hopping the fence. How is this legal based on hearsay, and do they have the right to do this? These are family pets, and if we don't have the money to get the dogs out, what happens to them? How can we get a sooner court date?

March 11th, 2024

At age 56, my employment was terminated with the reason of 'eliminating' my position of Quality Manager at a manufacturing facility. I was offered 6 weeks severance pay, after 16 years of employment. I have had health issues within the last year, and had even requested, and was sent paperwork for potential short-term disability leave, prior to this 'position elimination' notification. Do I have legal grounds for either age or medical disability discrimination?

November 1st, 2023

Can I fill out a QDRO form myself after my divorce was finalized last year, or is it necessary to hire a lawyer to do it correctly?

September 26th, 2024