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Why do class action settlements pay individuals so little?
I received a settlement check for a few dollars, but the news said the total settlement was in the millions. Where did the money go?
What should I check before buying a used boat?
I am buying a second-hand sailing boat from a private seller. It is my first boat. What legal checks should I make?
Is my non-compete agreement enforceable?
I signed a two-year non-compete when I joined a marketing agency. I’ve now been offered a job at a competitor across town. Can my old employer actually stop…
What does a title search find, and do I need title insurance?
Our lender requires title insurance but it is optional for us as owners. What problems could a title search miss, and is owner’s coverage worth it?
How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice lawyer?
I cannot afford hourly legal fees. I have heard these cases are expensive because of expert witnesses. How do people normally pay for them?
Who is responsible for defects that appear after construction is finished?
Six months after our new home was completed, cracks appeared in the walls and the roof started leaking. The builder says it is normal settling. What can we…
What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
My daughter has type 1 diabetes and the school offered a 504 plan. Another parent said we should push for an IEP instead. What’s the difference?
What is my personal injury claim worth?
I broke my wrist after tripping on a broken step at a shop. I needed surgery and missed six weeks of work. How do lawyers work out what…
What happens at an administrative hearing?
My benefits were cut off and I have a hearing scheduled in front of an administrative law judge. I have never been to anything like this. Is it…
Can a hospital share my information with my family without asking me?
While I was in hospital, staff told a relative details about my condition that I did not want shared. Was that allowed?