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I hired this traffic attorney to go to court on my behalf. I had a red light camera ticket and a fee of $293. I hired them for $69. After the trial I called them up to get an update and I still had a $277 fee to pay, because in their words "the judge wanted to see the video and even though I... View More 
answered on Feb 10, 2016
What does your contract say? I would be shocked if it didn't expressly state that there are no guarantees of success.
On December 6, 2015 at approximately 16:00, my wife and I were shopping in your store. I approached an employee who stocking shelves and asked her where I might find coconut water.
The very first thing that came out of her mouth was, “What’s under your shirt? Pick up your shirt.”... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
This wouldn't be a civil rights issue. I dont see anything worth the time and expense of a legal action in this situation. I wish I could offer more, but the best I have is that I would recommend frequenting a different store.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
It depends on how you accumulated the PTO. If you aren't payed out for your time call an employment and labor attorney for a free consultation.
The condo we were staying in had an electrical fire in the air conditioner and we had to evacuate. Later we were assigned a new condo and it was during moving our things that I fell down the unlt stairway I have a picture and documentation of of the area and my injury.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
They may be partially responsible. Do you have pictures of the area and/or documentation of your injury?
He dislocated his patella(knee cap) and it moves out of place when he tries to lay down, sit, walk, etc. I notified my supervisor and I have all the documentation from the visit to the vet; however, he is being very unsympathetic and sort of disrespectful about it and giving me a hard time because... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
There really isn't any rights to speak of. Hopefully your company will understand and allow the time off.
If a personal injury lawyer calls and harasses another lawyer, which is his opponent and his opponent's client, stating that he knows that the client is exaggerating his claim, what is the ethical violation and what should of the personal injury lawyer done instead?
answered on Feb 10, 2016
The lawyer shouldn't be contact a represented individual, but its a given that lawyers will talk about, and have differing views on, a shared case.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
Proving malicious prosecution is difficult. If the police had reason to believe you were driving under the influence you will lose.
A young black male walks into a convenient store and simply say "pack of menthols please" as appose to " a pack of cigarettes please".. To me this insinuating that he must ask for menthols because hes black or that all black people smoke menthol cigarettes... To me this is akin... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
You would file a complaint with the clerk's office. That said, this case would be kicked out ludicrously fast.
I got hired at a Chilis restaurant. I applied online and included my birthday and all my information. I had an interview with a manager and informed her that I could only work after school because I was still in high school. They hired me and I proceeded to file more paperwork and showed them my... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
No, absent an employment contact stating otherwise you can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
You can call the state bar and ask for the contact information of attorneys doing pro bono work, or you can search of attorneys on this site.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
Unless your employer is extremely laid back I would start looking for a new job.
answered on Jan 13, 2016
It depends on your employment agreement and your end pay. You must make (through your employer and tips) at least $8.05/hr worked.
i just got a job at 15$ an hour and my parents really bring me down
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Without parental consent you'll have to wait until you're 18.
I own and operate an online affiliate pet product and supply store. I am interested in allowing minors 16+yrs in age to join with parent consent. Are there any laws preventing me from doing so?
answered on Jan 13, 2016
There are laws related to employment of minors. There are also issues with the enforcement of contracts and minors. You'll have to speak to an attorney in more depth than this forum provides.
The truck is in the shop and we can't afford the 15k that it takes to get the truck out of the shop and back on the road! So my question is, what is the worse that he can do to me if we tell him that he can have his truck back?
answered on Jan 13, 2016
S/He can force you to fulfill the terms of the agreement or the difference between your contracted terms and what he is able to get from a different buyer. That said, without seeing the contract it is difficult to say with any certainty.
Who owns these? do I have legal rights to them?
answered on Dec 9, 2015
That is a difficult question to answer. You would need to schedule a consultation with an IP lawyer.
I recently was admitted conditionally to a MBA program. Conditions are that I complete my minor (2 classes) this semester and make a 3.0 gpa in my first year (starting spring) and complete 3 classes. 2 2 credit hour and one 3 credit hour. I decided I want to go part time because I work full time... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2015
No, you would not have a case. The school does not have to accept you.
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