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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust for California on
Q: How can a major website that is supposed to protect your financial information from fraud, yet commit fraud against you?

a major website that collects all your financial data, use that same data to open credit accounts in your name without your permission

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answered on Mar 23, 2023

If a major website that is supposed to protect your financial information from fraud commits fraud against you, it could be due to a variety of reasons. Here are some possible scenarios:

Security Breach: The website may have suffered a security breach, which allowed hackers to gain access...
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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and International Law for California on
Q: Where do you find the threshold of antitrust being committed upon your client?
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answered on Mar 15, 2023

Determining whether antitrust laws have been violated and if your client has been harmed by anticompetitive behavior can be a complex legal analysis that involves a careful review of the relevant facts and legal standards.

In general, antitrust laws are designed to promote and protect...
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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust and Employment Law for California on
Q: Are regulators (not employers / businesses) subject to antitrust laws?

In O’Bannon v NCAA, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the NCAA’s compensation rules were in violation of antitrust laws. However, in a later ruling of Dawson v NCAA from the same court, the panel ruled that the NCAA was a regulator and not an employer and therefore athletes... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2023

Yes, regulators are subject to antitrust laws. Antitrust laws are designed to prevent and punish anti-competitive behavior in the marketplace, and they apply to both private businesses and government entities, including regulators.

In the case of O'Bannon v. NCAA, the court ruled that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Can I sue the County government for maintaining an unfair tax advantage for a former muni employee competitor in the CT

Am in the County. The City opened up and the first license went to the city community dev director that helped make the ord and a 6% tax advantage over me, after espousing prohibition for his career and a few months before speaking against me at my County planning hearing, which I go through every... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2023

If you believe that the County government is maintaining an unfair tax advantage for a former municipal employee competitor, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in tax law or government law. An attorney can review the details of your case and advise you on whether you have a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Antitrust, Land Use & Zoning and Stockbroker Fraud for California on
Q: 221 Section, is current 2024?

If I file a lawsuit for everything, including violent threats, and verbal physicial,

would that be able to be outlined in General Chapter Attorney Liens for 221 Section

The Law is different for everyone, everyone doesnt fall under the same law.

For reference, I exercise... View More

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answered on Jan 13, 2024

Under California law, filing a lawsuit that includes claims for violent threats and verbal or physical harm can be complex, especially when considering the specific provisions of Section 221 under the General Chapter Attorney Liens. It's important to clearly outline each claim in your lawsuit... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust and Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: Where can I spend some time with CA USA senators? Today's off campus housing with University oc cidentael

Your honor do you need to see me tonight to discuss my future with uncle mark and Katie the ones I Was jogging with

One day

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answered on Jul 6, 2023

If you're interested in spending time with California USA senators, there are several avenues you can explore. One option is to attend public events or town hall meetings where senators may be present. Keep an eye on their official websites and social media platforms for announcements about... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Is it okay to write a letter to a judge to intervene so both sides of attorneys will stop delaying the case?

I have a class action law suit. Attorneys have agreed to go to mediation. However, the employer's attorney is angry the judge did not allow an email into the case as evidence so he is intentionally delaying the settlment. My attorneys have made me aware of this, but numerous times have... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 17, 2022

It is inappropriate for you to write the judge on a class action case in which you are represented by counsel. If you have a problem with the attorney(s) who are representing you, you must take that up with the lawyers yourself. Either that or retain another attorney to take up your representation... View More

Q: Has Workers Compensation in California been sued and charged for murder or attempted murder?

Workers Comp Adjusters attend physician/doctor appointments and direct medical care. Those directions and restrictions on medical care are serious enough to cause death.

E.g. not authorizing evaluation and treatment for a serious skull and brain injury that is known to cause death if left... View More

Gary Alan Jackson
Gary Alan Jackson
answered on Jun 7, 2022

GET AN ATTORNEY! you cant fight back when you don't know the rules of engagement.

1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Business Formation, Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Can I Email a judge? Or how do I contact the judge who presided over a hearing? He is a Admin. Law Judge.

The hearing was done remotely, and I have no idea how to ask for further review

my appeal was granted, but compliance has not been what was ordered. There are a few other concerns I need him to be aware of. I've tried all other ways to resolve the issues, but nothing is working. I feel... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Jun 3, 2022

It is NEVER proper to directly communicate with a judge by email or any other form of communication. You need to get an attorney involved before you really get yourself in trouble.

Good luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Antitrust and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Laws regarding personal privacy at the workplace.

I work at a liquor store which is most certainly not proffecionally operated but that's beside the point. I put my PERSONAL NON WORK RELATED CELLULAR PHONE on the counter at the register on my side of the counter and went to the restroom when I came out my boss/manager he doesn't own the... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 2, 2021

Overall, the answer is probably "no, your boss cannot go through your cell phone when you aren't looking," but whether his actions violated specific laws would require more information from you.

The California constitution actually protects the right to personal privacy, and...
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2 Answers | Asked in Antitrust, Business Formation, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: Is it legal in CA to start a business that is competitive with a former employer?
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 28, 2020

It depends on whether you signed any trade secret agreements in your former employment. They could use that to claim you were using confidential information to contact your former clients, whether it is true or not. There is no legal prohibition against competing against a former employer using... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California on
Q: Can News paper censor comment I posted on the news website

I commented on a article that was related to Covid-19 there were hundreds of defamatory comments about An individual who had his grocery’s taken for not wearing a mask .my comment was simply this.

I wrote “ask-yourself how many people you come into contact with on a Daily basis.... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on May 23, 2020

Newspapers regularly decide which letters to publish. Your comments are no different than a letter to the editor. They don't have to print every letter they get, and the same goes for the comments to their articles online. The editors always have the last say on what gets published, even in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Antitrust for California on
Q: I lacked capacity but quit claim my 4homes and am homeless. how do I void this?damage is incalculable.
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answered on Nov 9, 2019

Contact the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, https://lafla.org/, 800-399-4529. They might be able to help you.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Contracts, Antitrust and Probate for California on
Q: Would you challenge" integrity ""Legality" and "Un-natural"creation of a Living Trust if the following events applied?

1. Father was very successful quadriplegic who planned his estate thru a will.

2. Had a tragic accident that put him in a coma for 8 wks r.Then incapacitated by doctors reports thereafter.

3. Mom knew that his will would not pass his estate to her only 1/3 of his wealth

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answered on Oct 20, 2019

This is quite evidently a highly fact-specific situation, which is not suitable for this forum, which is for questions of a general information.

In any event, there are critical facts missing from your narrative that could change the answer 180 degrees. Your best bet is to schedule a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Antitrust for California on
Q: Is a clone a human and would homicide be illegal

What if I could prove there were clones surrounding me 200,000 through a diabetes test

Rhonda Mae Hixon
Rhonda Mae Hixon
answered on May 16, 2019

A clone of a human would be a human since they share the same DNA, so homicide of a clone would be illegal and a violation of Penal Code section 187, just as it would for a human.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Antitrust, Appeals / Appellate Law and Banking for California on
Q: Wells Fargo seeking to hire seven new lawyers
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 6, 2019

This is not a Wells Fargo cafeteria job board. This a professional blog where experienced lawyers answer general legal questions from the public about many different situations, such as whether they can sue there bank for intentional fraud and other crimes committed in the name of making more... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust, Business Law, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: If a government agency causes a company to go bankrupt because of an agency decision that breaks the law...

If a government agency causes or partially is the cause for a private company to go bankrupt because of an agency decision that breaks the law or is due to malfeasance by a public official, what recourse does the business have against the government agency or the official?

Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jan 2, 2019

It depends on the circumstances. Despite what we would like to believe, most government agencies are not perfect because they are staffed by government workers who sometimes don't care about their jobs. I have run into this problem many times, and there us no way to win once the agency makes... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust for California on
Q: What's the best way for consumers to report potential price-fixing schemes?
T. J. Jesky
T. J. Jesky
answered on Sep 25, 2018

Price fixing takes place when competitors enter into an agreement to set prices of goods, at the expense of their customers and the free trading market. If you identify a price fixing scheme, you have the ability to take action against the price fixers. If you believe the price fixers are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Antitrust and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: I had Finance the car through Santander Consumer USA on 8/28/15 but they reported it for8/16/15 is that legal

They also were supposed to send me a copy of my contract which I had never received they had sent me a $1,400 bill a week after I finance the car and then they repossessed my car 4 days after a late payment and sold it without my knowledge I also never received any of my personal belongings from... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Jan 3, 2018

You need to consult NY attorneys.

1 Answer | Asked in Antitrust for California on
Q: How do I report an antitrust violation?
Daniel Low
Daniel Low
answered on Nov 29, 2017

You can report the violation to the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division at https://www.justice.gov/atr/report-violations. Or the California Attorney General's Office at https://oag.ca.gov/consumers. If possible, I would recommend discussing the issue with a lawyer before you... View More

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