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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, International Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can you travel internationally (Canada) if you complete court supervision for a Class A misdemeanor for speeding?

Can you travel internationally to places such as Canada or UAE if you completed court supervision for a Class A misdemeanor for speeding 35 MPH plus in the state of Illinois? My understanding is that upon completion of supervision it leads to a non conviction? Is this true and if not convicted are... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 26, 2021

You are represented, right? Instead of guessing, you should review the paperwork for restriction. If you are worried about immigration matter for Canada, you can ask a Canadian immigration attorney. If you are worried about immigration status for US, you should tell what your immigration status.

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I was hired as part-time in Nov. 2017, but was worked full-time hours from Nov. 2018 - June 2021. Is this legal?

I was hired as a guest-service associate in 2017; it was considered a part-time position. However, from November 2018 to June 2021, I assumed the responsibilities of a receptionist with some administrative-assistant related responsibilities. I typically worked 38-40 hours a week on average, but was... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 21, 2021

For small employers, benefit plans tend to be offered on a voluntary basis: there is generally no legal requirement that small employers provide health or welfare benefits to their employees, unless your employment contract requires it or your employer is providing the same benefit to similarly... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation, Construction Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: Does refusal to adhere to a 5-year workmanship warranty create breach of contract and void the required arbitration?

Extensive damage occurred in my house after work was done by a company. The damage was undetected for almost four years due to its location. Once found, expensive repairs were required. Three outside specialists confirmed the cause of damage was the poor workmanship. The company refuses to pay any... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 16, 2021

If I read correctly, you do not want to go through arbitration and you want to use "breach of entire contract" as a ground to avoid arbitration. Well, this is a not a legal concept. I strongly suggest you to have a business lawyer to review your contract and find a right way to avoid... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Florida on
Q: Question about limiting liability for an Ecom product.

We have a product that we would like dropship from a supplier here in the US. The product is a 20ft aluminum flagpole kit. The question is, are we going to be liable for any damages incurred from the use of the product? If so, what would be the best way or ways to protect ourselves? We're... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 15, 2021

This is a product liability question. Vendors and manufacturers have joint and several liability when it comes to damage caused by the products. That is to say, you, as the supplier, will stay liable for your product after you have shipped them. The only way to avoid product liability is to make... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Documents are being processed for immigrant visa. I have a U.S tourist visa. Can I travel to the U.S with no problem?
Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 12, 2021

It is likely that you are to be denied access because the fact that some immigrant visa is being petitioned means that you have immigration intent. A tourist visa cannot be issued or will be revoked if the visa holder has immigration intent.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: Hello, I have a question another contracts

A couple years ago I adopted a dog from a breeder. She came highly recommended and seemed to be great but we received news this morning that she has been arrested for neglect and forging medical documents. The problem is she had us sign a contract before we took our dog and it basically outlined... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 10, 2021

Whether she can enforce the contract or not has no bearing of her arrest history or neglect the animals. If you do not want her to take the dog, you may find other reasons to stop her. I would advise you to find a lawyer in town to go over the possible grounds.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I work one day a week at a job, and occasionally pick up shifts. Can my manager fire me for working one day a week?
Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 10, 2021

Your manager can fire you for any reason because Florida is employment at will state, meaning both you and your boss can terminate the employment for any reason, unless your employment stipulates otherwise.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Banking and Business Law for Florida on
Q: Can anyone deduct money from my Bank account without my permission? Even though they have my number on file.

I am a member of an HOA. We have a grill that we are required to pay $50. every month to use it or lose it. I never use it. Recently they stated on the statement: Beginning January 1st, 2022 we will be converting to auto pay. Payments will be automatically be charged to your card on file on... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 6, 2021

Nobody has right to charge your credit card without your authorization.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Federal Crimes and Intellectual Property for Florida on
Q: the petition never received a formal accounting, and the case was dismissed, to find out that there were assets in trust

property was hidden that petitioner was in trust for him , bc trustee got divorced and were not able bc my father took my identity and sold the property to him self then when my mother went to sell she couldn't bc it was trust assets and deed and tittle in my name

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 6, 2021

Do you have a question? If you do not know what to ask, you should contact an attorney for a consultation as a start

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for North Carolina on
Q: LOST PASSPORT please help! How to extend stay over 90 days with an ESTA, whilst awaiting a new passport?

I have just arrived at the airport to leave USA after a 90 day tourist visit on an ESTA visa waiver program. I was due to leave for 4 days to allow my visit time to renew and then return to the states to finish my trip for another 2 months. But I have arrived at the airport and lost my passport!! I... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 5, 2021

Go to https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/, follow the instructions to answer all of the required questions and submit a new application for travel authorization - just like you did the first time you applied.

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4 Answers | Asked in Probate for Florida on
Q: I have lived and paid taxes on my late sister's property for 3 years, do I need a lawyer to transfer ownership ?

No will, sole heir.

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 4, 2021

Paying tax does not transfer deed automatically.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Animal / Dog Law and International Law on
Q: I bought a kitten and it turned out to be sick and the seller is not accepting to return or refund me the amount paid

I bought a kitten about a week ago and took it to the vet after long trying to make an appointment and it turns out that the kitten is sick it has an ear infection, juvenile gingivitis and stomach problems even though the seller told me that the kitten is completely healthy and was recently vetted... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 3, 2021

It's a question whether breach of contract has occurred and whether there is misrepresentation that you relied on to enter into the contract. If there is misrepresentation that you relied on, you can ask for the seller to pay the fee. If he does not, you can bring a lawsuit in small claim court.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: If my home I was renting was condemned by code enforcement what are my rights ? Can i be charged rent/evicted?

I lived in unsafe unhabitable living conditions for 5 months Asking and begging to have repairs made. I had live electrical wires hanging throughout the home and the bathroom was full of mold. I was forced to call code enforcement and they did condemn my place on September 20th. However my landlord... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 3, 2021

Your facts are not very clear. You said your place was condemned yet you moved into a temporary living place. If it is temporary, is there any short term lease? Are you paying rent? You are saying that your landlord is evicting you in retaliation. Whereas it could be a legal ground to fight against... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Do I need my roommates permission to give my 60 day notice that I will not be renewing my lease. I'm in Florida
Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 3, 2021

It depends on where you stand. Are you one of the tenants? or you are subleasing? If you are one of the tenant, you can send in your notice. If you are subleasing, you send your notice to your roommate.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Health Care Law for Florida on
Q: If I don’t get the vax will I be fired or laid off?

I’m a security officer, so I get assigned to posts depending on availability and needs of the post. By definition being fired is a change/failure in the employee resulting in termination. A layoff is a change within the company including company standards. So would I be entitled to a severance... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 1, 2021

Have your employment agreement reviewed by a lawyer, I am sure you will be very clear after that

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and International Law for New Jersey on
Q: How many times can I work for a week? Because I am an international student.
Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 1, 2021

You may work on campus for 20 hours if the job is qualified to be offered to international students. You may work off-campus after you receive EAD.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for Florida on
Q: Options for kitchen cabinet delivery without notification, just dropped and left outside for 2 days in rain-damaged

Hello,

I ordered kitchen cabinets online from a dealer in another state. The first delivery (of 2) was supposed to be delivered with prior notice to my contractor. The freight company just dropped the pallets in front of the garage where they stayed for 2 days in constant rain. Nobody was... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 1, 2021

It's clearly a negligence case. Meaning it is common sense that someone should be notified right away considering the possible rain. You should hire an attorney to write a demand letter.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trademark for New York on
Q: What is the approximate cost of defending a trademark infringement ?

If an online seller got sued because of THE PARTNERSHIPS and UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A with more than 700 sellers. In these kind of cases, what is the approximate cost of defending the case for an Individual seller. As we understand fee might differ from Lawyer to Lawyer,... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 1, 2021

If you settle, your attorney fee could be zero.

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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Illinois on
Q: Plantiff asking for unreasonable money in the name of trademark infringement & consequences if seller is outside USA

These days people are making money not by selling products but by filling case against small level dropshipping store in the name of trademark infringement. Platform like Ebay and amazon neither send any warning nor a solution to the seller once the case is filled. On the other hand plantiff ask... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Oct 30, 2021

If the trademark is not yours and you do not know of the alleged infringement of trademark, you should not be liable. You should at least hire an attorney to stop them from suing you. Even defending should not be expensive. They can ask what they want. What they can get it is another story. I would... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark for Maryland on
Q: Can someone, a business trademark my last name as a business name? Just saw my name online as a business name. Yoassi

Here is the article or document that offers details about the trademark. My last name is not common in the US nor around the world, I wonder how they got it and trademarked it.

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Oct 28, 2021

Are you talking about given name or surname. Under US trademark law, a mark which is “primarily merely a surname” cannot be protected as a trademark without proof that it has “acquired distinctiveness.” A mark is considered to be “primarily merely a surname” if its primary impact or... View More

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