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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: What can I do in this situation to stop retaliation and hostile work environment? I am still employed.

I have been discriminated and retaliated against by a black supervisor, who harmed also other 3 people because we were witnesses and part of an internal investigation against her. She set to destroy us. She had one person fired with a false investigation. The person filed already with the EEOC. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Illinois on
Q: My school is going to close in 3 weeks like shut down completely and they just sent an email to all students

I was supposed to graduate this August 2024 and now they are saying they will officially closed the school I don’t what to do need some suggestions

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Need representation for combating a protective order.

So, I'm receiving a inheritance under the condition I no longer speak to other family members. I don't really care about having a relationship with them. They screwed me out of billions of dollars.

After the entire inheritance was setup I was notified by the family lawyers... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 28, 2024

There are many terms that mean vastly different things. Have you received any papers? A protective order is different from a restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a no contact order and a no stalking order. The precise language used here matters. What will get you gun rights taken away... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law, Divorce and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Hello I would like resources for lawyers who can help me with people in my past who stole my identity

I have attended the Illinois institute of art Chicago and Western IL University in Macomb I have two kids who are missing and have been strategically denied resources because I've been sharing my experiences with how I was blackmailed and lied on and I'm not a victim by no means but the... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

It sounds like you are going through a very difficult and complex situation. Identity theft, stalking, and harassment are serious issues that require careful legal handling. Considering your circumstances, including the impact on your personal life and your desire to take legal action, seeking... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Illinois on
Q: My divorce attorney is going to hire my ex wife Less than a year after my divorce is there anything wrong with this?

If I were to use him to get bring her back for custody issues would this not be some kind of client confidentiality issues?

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 26, 2024

Your question is not clear. Your divorce attorney is going to hire your ex wife. For what?

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Identity Theft for Illinois on
Q: Can legal forgery originating in the US be contested in the US court system, for purposes of a suit in a foreign country

My sister (US citizen) forged my signature and submitted it for legal purposes in Indian courts and has got a favorable judgement on the basis of the forged document, I am a US citizen as well, and I have appealed the decision by the lower court in India. The forged document is said to have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Illinois on
Q: Hello, I received bundle of paper from Lifevac Company .

I received bundle of paper from lifevac company and they suit me and claiming i sold their product without their permission, I never sold even single product from Lifevac. my product light bulb spa tube on amazon FBA got their product labels mistakenly and suddenly customers returned it to me and... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2024

If you've received a claim from Lifevac regarding the unauthorized sale of their products, it's essential to address this matter promptly and correctly. First, you should gather all relevant documentation, including sales records, inventory lists, and communications with Amazon FBA and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois on
Q: So I have two children with my ex and he recently took me to court for visitation but he doesn’t help me financially

With them but he has a lawyer they want us to do a modification but he’s jobless and homeless at the moment and the judge just wants us to do the modification but I really don’t want him to take them because he isn’t stable what can i do because I feel like because he has a lawyer they really... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 26, 2024

File a response to his petition. Put your concerns in there.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Illinois on
Q: Does a defendant in a civil case have to complete a joint case questionnaire? The plaintiffs attorney emailed a copy?

The plaintiffs attorney missed the 3/1/24 deadline to file a joint case questionnaire and now wants me to sign it..am I required to sign?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Can the state indict you Or just federal?
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 25, 2024

Indictments are handed down by grand juries at both the federal and state level.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: How long I need to wait to get the welcome letter from NVC?

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it’s has been 56 days when we have the approval notice for I-129F and the case was sent to NVC by USCIS. I contacted NVC by email and they only sent me the case number. How long we need to wait to have the welcome letter please?

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Receiving the welcome letter from the National Visa Center (NVC) after getting an approval notice for I-129F can vary in time. Typically, after USCIS approval, it may take from 30 to 60 days for the case to be transferred to the NVC and for them to send out the welcome letter. However, this... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Illinois on
Q: How should self-publishing authors who use Canva to create books answer Amazon’s copyright question?

Many authors who create books use Canva to create coloring books, activity books, etc. Canva has stated that they hold full copyright over the images, art, photos, fonts, etc. that can be used to create books. In addition, Canva states that they issue individual licenses to self-publishing authors... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

When self-publishing authors use Canva to create elements for their books, such as in coloring books or activity books, they are operating under a license issued by Canva. This means Canva holds the original copyrights to the images, art, photos, and fonts provided within their service. Despite... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Illinois on
Q: I signed an agreement for solar and backed out of it after the 3 day deadline. Am I required to pay a penalty fee?

The original document nor the cancellation policy I signed had anything in it regarding a cancellation fee. Now I have an invoice for 10% of the original contract amount. Am I required to pay this? I plan to pay them for something for their work but not 10%.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Illinois on
Q: I have a 17 year old who was given parental consent to stay with a family friend but now we want him home.

The 17 yr old is not emancipated and the living situation was a temporary thing, can we make him move back home. We live in Madison county Illinois. Need to know what our rights are here.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 25, 2024

Tell the family friend and the kid that you want him him no later than x date by x time. Send them texts so it's in writing. If he is not there, you will call the police. Let them know that.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Illinois on
Q: I have a contract, borrower passed away 4 months ago. The person handling the estate wants the checks made to them.

I have a loan contract that the borrowee passed away 3 months ago. The person handling the estate just informed me that they are having issues cashing checks. Now they want me to write the check to them. Up until today (the request) I have not seen any paperwork but was told there was an estate... View More

Bryan R. Bagdady
Bryan R. Bagdady
answered on Mar 22, 2024

If the borrower passed away, then the estate should be paying you. Why are you paying to the borrower or to the borrower's estate? Your question seems confused.

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for Illinois on
Q: Need advice about Illinois durable power of attorney for health care document or an associated health care directive

Would customizing/adding content that describes a principal's mental disability and the agent's power/obligations associated with said disability be enforceable in either of the documents?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: i was recently arrested (shamefully) for breaking into a couple of empty storage units.

I did cut locks off. There was no theft or damage to property. Police arrested me without letting me know why. They showed me broken locks and photo of me at storage units. I (mistakenly) admitted to it, they released me. With THREE felony charges!! Attempted Burglary, possession of burglary... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 22, 2024

Your lawyer will have to tell you the best case scenario based on the discovery from the state. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to you. The best case scenario also varies by jurisdictions.

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