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Q: Can a former supervisor enforce restrictions on publicly discussing research data from my PhD period?
I am a PhD student at a public university in Texas. My former research supervisor sent me a written message stating that any research data generated under his supervision during a specific two-year period must be reviewed and resolved with him in writing before I can submit or publicly disseminate... View More 
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Sep 18, 2026
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answered on Sep 18, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. The list of sources you drew up is the right frame, and the short answer is that your former supervisor's message is not on it. To get the best answer for this, you should work directly with an attorney who can... View More
Q: How can I ensure a management company provides financial reports in Florida?
I am a property owner in Florida and have served as the treasurer for 10 years. I've been trying to access the monthly financial report from our management company's portal, but the last available report was from March 2026. Despite sending a text to the owner, asking his representative... View More
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Sep 17, 2026
answered on Sep 17, 2026
I am assuming you are referring to a community association manager rather than a property manager for a rental property since you mention you have served as treasurer for 10 years. If you are still the treasurer the management company has a duty to provide those reports to you. As a board member... View More
Q: How can I ensure a management company provides financial reports in Florida?
I am a property owner in Florida and have served as the treasurer for 10 years. I've been trying to access the monthly financial report from our management company's portal, but the last available report was from March 2026. Despite sending a text to the owner, asking his representative... View More
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Jesus La Rosa
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answered on Sep 17, 2026
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The bottom line is that your texts and phone calls started no clock. Florida's records laws run on a written request, and until you send one the management company is not yet in violation of anything. Your leverage also comes from the inspection right you hold as an owner, not from your seat... View More
Q: How to address a road rage incident involving hot coffee spill in California?
I was dropping off my son at school when another driver began yelling and honking at me. The driver then threw hot coffee into our vehicle, which hit both me and my family, including my son and wife, and spilled all over the inside and outside of our car. Fortunately, no medical attention was... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Sep 17, 2026
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Sorry you and your family went through that at school drop-off. Even when nobody needs a doctor right away, having hot coffee thrown into the car is still a real incident.
In California, assaultive conduct like that can be reported to police as a crime, and it can also support a civil claim... View More
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Q: What can I do if a nursing home petitions for guardianship over my sister in Illinois?
I am the sole surviving relative and caregiver of my sister, who resides in a nursing home in Illinois. Despite holding power of attorney for her healthcare, the nursing home has filed a petition for guardianship due to her disability. Following a massive stroke, my sister is physically weakened... View More
Rebecca LaRocque
answered on Sep 18, 2026
answered on Sep 18, 2026
A nursing home’s filing does not automatically end your role or give it guardianship. In Illinois, the court must find by clear and convincing evidence that your sister cannot make or communicate responsible decisions, and any guardianship must be no broader than her actual limitations. A... View More
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