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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: I worked for a national company that lies to everyone. I have an arbitration clause in my contract. Can I do anything?

They repeat lies and omit facts that could easily cost the customer tens of thousands of dollars- I’m sure they have done so many times. Most of their clientele is lower to middle income which is concerning. I think I can pretty easily prove that they conditioned us to repeat these lies. (BTW,... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2023

Where the arbitration agreement in your employment contract is an impediment depends on what you want to do. To the extent you want to sue the company for back wages or any other employment issue, the arbitration agreement would likely require that the claims be asserted in arbitration, rather... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Stockbroker Fraud for California on
Q: Why are financial advisors still able to steal an elderly persons money and victims are not encouraged to press charges

My inheritance has been stolen or depleted by my mother's financial advisor and his unsavory tactics are now being uncovered. My mother is still alive but her money is gone my inheritance what if any rights do I have to pursue a claim or criminal charges theft is over one million dollars .

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

Financial advisors are certainly not allowed to steal or wrongfully lose their client's money. There is currently a big emphasis on trying to protect elderly investors, who are often the target of scam artists. There are potentially a number of criminal violations that could apply to your... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: My dominant hand and about a quarter of my forearm was cut off at work. How much of a settlement should I expect ?

This happened on 11/17/22. I opened a saw up after turning it off to visually inspect a blade. I kneeled down on my knees and the door swung into my back. I reached up and pushed the door back open and I guess my hand hit the button and the saw came back on. As soon as it came on the bottom of my... View More

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answered on Nov 28, 2022

I am very sorry to hear about your terrible injury. The answer as to the value of a personal injury case like this is very fact dependent and absolutely not something you should try and negotiate on your own. I would not submit to an arbitration or a mediation without an attorney as you will be... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Securities Law and Stockbroker Fraud for Illinois on
Q: Is it illegal for me to give a friend my login credentials for my brokerage account and have him trade for me?
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answered on Nov 17, 2020

It is not "illegal" to share your login credentials, but it is likely a violation of your brokerage account agreement. Most brokerage account agreements contain language that says you agree you will not share your login information with a third party. So, it could be a breach of your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Securities Law for Florida on
Q: At age 71 the Mortality Table estimated my death at age 78. Yet a CFP recommended an Allianz Annuity Fixed Index which

would provide monthly payments to begin at 81! And draconian penalties should I seek withdrawals in the first 7 years.

Do these facts indicate a breach of Fiduciary Duty, fraud,etc. on the part of the CFP and or Allianz. My tel.no. is 561 400-2721.

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answered on Dec 29, 2019

Generally speaking, there are very limited reasons to sell an annuity to someone who is over 70. Based on the limited facts you have provided here, it seems like this would have bee a completely unsuitable investment for you and could be a breach of fiduciary duty as well has violation of various... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Stockbroker Fraud for Maryland on
Q: I am looking for several TOP lawyers/firms with extensive experience relative to Brokerage firm Fraud.
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answered on Aug 24, 2019

Brokerage firm fraud is the focus of our lawfirm. You can read more about us at investorlawyers.com. Please feel free to reach out to me at (800) 259-9010 or sedwards@sseklaw.com.

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2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Banking for Texas on
Q: If someone passes away with a mortgage can their children just give the house back to the bank and walk away?

The bank is saying the family has to keep paying the mortgage until the house is sold. She had cancer and there is no life insurance or money left in her account. They are also saying we are responsible for selling the house

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answered on Jul 20, 2019

Generally, yes, you can turn the house back over to the bank. The bank would typically have you sign a deed in lieu of foreclosure form. However, that is often not the best option. There are investors who specialize in buying properties "subject to" an existing mortgage and they will... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Stockbroker Fraud for California on
Q: Is it legal to create contracts regarding loans to someone for the purpose to use that money to trade stocks?

If not, and a contract was made for that purpose. Let's say the loaner, loaned $5k and was promised back $10k.

Would the borrower still be obliged to give $10k

even though the contract is not legal?

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answered on Jun 15, 2019

There is nothing inherently illegal or unenforceable for a contract concerning trading stocks. However, there are a lot more questions that would need to be answered in order to know for sure, including what state you are in. There may be a requirement for the person doing the investing to be a... View More

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