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Bankruptcy, Debt, and Taxes
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Bankruptcy, Debt, and Taxes
Bankruptcy, debts and debt collections, liens, taxes...		Foreign judgment in Kentucky by xsassygirl Feb-8 3420
Consumer Issues
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Car Purchases & Repairs
Auto purchases, auto loans and payments, car warranties, car repairs…		Car Repair Shop Hostage by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 155
Medical Treatment & Insurance
Insurance issues, HIPAA, (non-malpractice) medical treatment and billing issues…		Old medical bill by lilac43t Feb-5 133
Retail Purchases
Return policies, warranties, consumer protection...		Buter's Remorse in Oregon by Tax_Counsel Feb-2 77
Consumer Services & Disputes
Consumer contracts, billing disputes, banking and credit cards...		discount cigarettes online by jcwest171 2:46 AM324
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
DUI stops, arrests, charges, and penalties.		3rd time DUI Offence by Tax_Counsel 1:28 AM236
Crimes Defined
Elements of crimes, possible sentences, felonies & misdemeanors, statutes of limitations...		racism by pg1067 10:42 PM915
Investigation, Arrest, and Trial
Search & seizure, warrants, arrest, bail, evidence & witnesses, rights of defendants, sentencing...		Recuse or no? by Mangar 3:04 AM877
After Sentencing
Appeals, probation & parole, inmates' rights, expungement, restoration of rights, offender registration...		filing perjury charges by Tax_Counsel 2:12 AM454
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Employment
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Hiring, Firing, and Discrimination
Hiring and firing decisions, layoffs, unemployment, discipline, discrimination, harassment...		can employer mandate workers 2 stay. VA by anababy 11:54 PM1253
Workplace Safety & Injuries
Workplace health & safety, disability, workers' compensation...		AMPUTATED FINGER by maintenanceman Feb-8 166
Wages & Hours
Wages and pay disputes, overtime, breaks and time off, FMLA...		part time status by Fallen Feb-8 951
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Family Law
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Child Custody & Support
Child custody, child support, visitation, paternity...		strip search of a minor by monsundra 1:54 AM1954
Marriage & Divorce
Marriage, divorce, prenuptial agreements, alimony, domestic partnerships...		tax returns by Tax_Counsel 1:56 AM655
Guardianship & Adoption
Adoption, guardianship, elder law, power of attorney...		guardianship by non citizen by lesaccords Feb-8 323
Education
Education law, school policies, students' rights...		Assault by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 156
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Immigration
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Immigration
Visas and waivers, status adjustments, illegal immigration, effect of criminal violations...		help me please by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 1940
Injuries, Accidents, and Torts
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Auto Accidents
Car accidents causing injury, insurance claims...		motorcycle wreck by pg1067 11:12 PM160
Other Accidents & Injuries
Injury accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, products liability, negligence...		Assault by tripoker 12:31 AM154
Professional Malpractice
Medical malpractice, legal malpractice...		Attorney Negligence by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-4 101
Defamation & Identity
Libel, slander, privacy, identity theft, civil fraud...		My family by hadenoughalready Feb-8 66
Personal Property & Money Disputes
Personal loans, abandoned property...		Gross Negligence By A Plan Admin by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 90
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Legal Research How-To
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Legal Research How-To
Conducting legal research, using FindLaw resources, the court system and judges, legal procedure...		Notice of Public Hearing Calif, by Fritzval Feb-8 1920
Real Estate & Landlord-Tenant
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Buying & Selling Homes
Real estate purchase contracts, mortgages and loans, foreclosure...		short sales by Tax_Counsel 1:34 AM276
Landlord & Tenant
Leases, security deposits, eviction, repairs, tenants' rights...		rental deposit by crogers98201 Feb-8 1267
Neighbors
Neighbor disputes, fences, land use & zoning, easements, HOAs, local ordinances...		Damage to downstairs neighbor California by Lawstudentscholar818 Feb-7 172
Property Law
Adverse possession, mineral rights, water rights...		restrictive covenents by lobo505 Feb-8 549
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Small Business
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Business Organizations
Corporations, partnerships, LLCs...		Restroom availability by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 121
Running a Business
Contracts, licensing and permits, labor issues...		Hookah Lounge by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 203
Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents
Trademarks, copyrights, patents...		Naming your business by FindLaw_Sarah Feb-8 69
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Traffic Violations
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Traffic Infractions
Speeding, parking tickets, equipment violations...		Dune Buggy by lilbrinker 12:46 AM459
Licensing Issues
Driving without a license, suspended licenses, regaining driving privileges...		w/o license but with permit by DEEHone Feb-8 75
Non-Injury Accidents
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Wills and trusts, probate, estate planning...		LIEN by by_ashley 9:04 PM3633