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Q: Do I disclose a DUI under court supervision from 14 years ago on job applications?
Fourteen years ago, I was charged with a DUI in Illinois and received court supervision, which required me to complete certain educational classes. I completed all stipulations successfully. Should I answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the question 'Have you ever been convicted of a... View More 
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W. Scott Hanken
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
• Read the exact wording of the application question. “Convicted” is different from “charged,” “arrested,” or “pled guilty to.” Many employment applications use broader language than the standard conviction question, and Illinois’s Human Rights Act restricts what employers can... View More
Q: How to change my name on a deed after marriage in New York?
I have been married for many years to my second husband, and my last name was changed as a result. What is involved with changing my name on the deed of my fully paid-off condo in New York (currently in my old married name) to my current last name? I have both a divorce decree and a new marriage... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
I am a New York real estate attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
No, you are not required to change the name on your deed, and your ownership is completely valid as it stands. In New York, a deed in your former name still belongs to you because you are the same person; a name... View More
Q: Do I have a legal case against my landscaper for poor workmanship, damaged utilities, and using the wrong materials?
I hired a landscaping company for a dual French drain system and front landscaping for nearly $9,000. The estimate was vague, I never signed a contract, and nearly all communication was through text. The drainage plan was changed after work began, resulting in less drainage than originally... View More
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jul 21, 2026
answered on Jul 21, 2026
You only have a case if you filed one. Whether it makes sense to file a lawsuit will depend on whether you are willing and able to pay to litigate a lawsuit, the strength of your potential claim, and whether a judgment is likely to be collectible. In addition, if you file a lawsuit and have only... View More
Q: Will a company legally be able to rescind my job offer due to positive THC test?
I accepted a role with a plastic injection molding factory, my title will be Quality Control Manager. They are requiring a pre-employment drug screening but have not stated anything about whether this includes THC or not. The test will be a urine sample I am assuming, but I will fail due to THC... View More
Shaun Setareh
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
Just to add to James's great answer:
A signed job offer may still be rescinded if it was contingent on passing a drug test. Generally, an employer with five or more employees cannot rescind an offer solely because a standard urine test detects nonpsychoactive THC metabolites from... View More
Q: How can I obtain custody of my grandparents' home in California?
My grandparents passed away and left behind a home in California. My mother is their only living child and does not want to own the property. There are no existing wills, trusts, or probate proceedings. My mother supports me obtaining custody of the home. How can I go about transferring ownership... View More
Bruce Adrian Last
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
Great question.
First, as already mentioned, without a trust someone must gain authority to transfer the property out of your grandparents’ name. As a rule, this would require a probate (or potentially two probates if the property is jointly held and does not transfer by operation of law,... View More
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