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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 
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
answered on Nov 6, 2021
Nobody has right to charge your credit card without your authorization.
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
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
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
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.
No will, sole heir.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
answered on Nov 1, 2021
Have your employment agreement reviewed by a lawyer, I am sure you will be very clear after that
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.
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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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
I purchased a car 3 days ago from a licensed dealer. A week before, I had test drove the car and it was driving perfectly. I had to sell my car in order to have all the cash to pay him which I did last Saturday. As soon as I had the cash, he drove to my location with my new car and I paid him and... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2021
A contract is enforceable even when it is verbal. Not signing the title does not mean there was not a contract. Your conduct of paying him and getting a car are sufficient proof. You may have other right to get your money back depending on the circumstances and the promises made. There is no way to... View More
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