The Common Law

My friend said that she just got a traffic ticket for not slowing down when a police car with flashing lights was stopped on the side of the road. Can you really get a ticket for that?

Cars – when can my car be towed?

Mechanics' liens and repair shop repossession?

What happens when you have problems with the repair shop?

Harassing debt collectors: What are your rights? (part 2)

Can the debt collection agency call me at work? Can the debt collector talk with other people besides me regarding my debt? What types of things would be considered harassment or abuse?

Personal Finances – Should I consider personal bankruptcy?

Personal finances -- bounced checks under Texas law

Harassing creditors: What are your rights?

Personal finances: banking issues and the law

Consumer Law -- I ordered a Christmas present and it never came

Consumer law -- buying a defective product

Consumer law -- challenging your credit card bill

Consumer law -- cash or credit card?

One of the trees in my front yard hangs over my neighbor's driveway. Would I be responsible if one of the branches fell off the tree and caused damage to her car?

My husband and I throw a blowout party during the holidays that normally involves the heavy drinking of his friends. What kind of responsibility do we have if one of them gets in a car accident while trying to drive home after the party?

Neighbor Law -- Dog Issues

Employment Law -- Teenage Workers

I got laid off from my job more than three weeks ago. How can I get my old boss to pay me without a big hassle?

Breaking the Lease -- How Much Will I Owe If I Leave Early?

I'm renting an apartment and have eight more months left on the lease. I'm planning to travel over the next four months and want to rent the apartment to a friend while I'm gone. Do I have the right to rent the apartment to someone else?

Can I Have My Security Deposit Returned If I Never Moved In?

Potential Issues When Signing a New Lease