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Q: Can I work a new job during a denied accommodation leave in CA?
I work in California and have faced an issue with my employer about an accommodation request. I was on medical leave for anxiety, and my Primary Care Physician certified that I needed to work a reduced schedule of 20 hours per week for 60 days. This request was denied by a third-party processor... View More 
Mark McGuinness
answered on Oct 26, 2026
answered on Oct 26, 2026
California law does not generally prohibit you from working for another employer while on medical leave. However, doing so can create complications depending on your medical restrictions, the terms of your leave, any disability benefits you receive, and your employer's policies.
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Q: What options do I have regarding a $650K theft accusation and proposed settlement in California?
I am facing accusations of criminal theft by my employer in California, though no formal charges have been filed yet. The amount in question is approximately $650,000. My employer has proposed settling the matter by placing a lien on my home, with a repayment period of five years. I have requested... View More
Mark McGuinness
answered on Oct 26, 2026
answered on Oct 26, 2026
You should consult with a criminal defense attorney before signing any agreement, acknowledging the alleged debt, or placing a lien on your home. An accusation involving $650,000 carries substantial potential criminal and civil exposure, even though charges have not yet been filed.
The most... View More
Q: Can I have a verbal nominee for LLC Membership in Texas?
Can I claim someone as the nominee of my LLC membership interest in Texas if we only have a verbal agreement and no written nominee agreement? It is just between me and him, and he has verbally acknowledged his status as a nominee.
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Oct 27, 2026
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answered on Oct 27, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Confirming whether an unwritten arrangement will hold up now is a good place to start because the fix is easy now and hard later.
Texas will enforce an unwritten nominee arrangement over an LLC interest only... View More
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Q: Can I relocate my children to NJ due to eviction and no family in FL?
I am an unrepresented mother in Florida dealing with an urgent situation. I have filed a Florida Supplemental Petition for Relocation on October 12th, and a Case Management Order is active. The father was served on October 23rd. Due to the father's intentional withholding of family... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 27, 2026
answered on Oct 27, 2026
I am sorry you are facing this with the lockout only days away, and the pressure you describe is real. Because you have already filed a petition to relocate, Florida's relocation statute controls. Under Fla. Stat. 61.13001(3)(d), if the father timely files a response objecting, the parent... View More
Q: Can I get compensation as a witness to a traumatic car accident in CA?
I was on a scooter next to my friend who was on a bike when a car hit her in California. She was thrown 6 feet into the air, and it was a traumatic experience for me to witness. I wasn't injured, but I felt the impact. The driver stopped, and the police were called. I'm wondering if there... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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California draws a tight line around bystander emotional distress claims, and that line is drawn by family relationship, not by how close you were standing.
Under Thing v. La Chusa, a person who watches someone else get hurt can recover for emotional distress only if they are closely... View More
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