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answered on Dec 1, 2017
The only real one is that potentially you could end up better paying them by the hour. As in, if you pay say $300 an hour, and they only have to work 10 hours to get a settlement, then you pay $3,000. Let's say the settlement is for $30,000. Typical contingency fee agreement is for 33%, so in... View More 
answered on Nov 22, 2017
Attorney's cannot solicit you here, you have to contact them. Try the find a Lawyer link above to search for a landlord-tenant attorney in your area. If you have solid claims against your landlord, the attorney may take your case on a contingency basis, which means you do not pay them up... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2017
Not generally, as texts are usually not acceptable as written notice. Otherwise, they do not have to give a specific time, but they cannot enter without at least 24 hours notice (unless there is an emergency, such as a broken pipe).
when I was fired I loved my job so much that I went and asked for my job back they said no.... later told my husband I was not rehireable and it was on my record.... so they just rehired this guy that was fired for sexual harassment they never reported it to the police and they rehired him but told... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2017
The question is, why were you fired, or at least what did they tell you? Plus, why do you think you were fired?
If your termination was for something unrelated to the sexual harassment, then there maybe nothing to this. If your termination was related to the sexual harassment, then you may... View More
My year lease will end on Jan 31st. If I go month to month my rent will increase $410 a month. This seems excessive and I am curious about the laws.
answered on Nov 18, 2017
There is no cap in Oregon: https://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1250_RentIncreases.htm
Portland does have some special rules, but this says you are in Springfield.
My wife was convicted of assault then filed for sole custody. Is this a protected reason to miss work
answered on Nov 17, 2017
Unfortunately, there is no law I am aware of that protects you in this situation. There are laws related to criminal court proceedings, but not civil.
Just make sure they pay your final paycheck by the end of the next business day, if they have not already. Failure to do that will allow you... View More
A couple months ago I was moving into a friends house and her pitbull and rottweiler attacked me. They got my arm, upper and lower part, pretty good with their teeth and then also on both side of my hip and sliced 2 of my fingers open. Luckily my friend had USAA so I did not have to sue her to pay... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
As also answered elsewhere, the amount of your damages is based on a variety of factors. The amount of the medical bills and the scar issues are what drive the value in dog bite cases.
answered on Nov 14, 2017
It is not the dollar amount so much as where in the state you live and how long you have lived there:
https://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1250_RentIncreases.htm
If I put a logo, say "Fender" on a "look alike" for personal use only, am I breaking the law? I know if I try to sell it as a genuine "Fender" I would be guilty of fraud. But where is the line between personal use and fraud?
answered on Nov 13, 2017
The thing is, my guess is you want it on there so that when people see you play they think it is a Fender. But its not. So, when you say it is for personal use, I am a bit skeptical if that is entirely accurate.
Otherwise, I would venture that even by just putting it on there, there could... View More
I was let go from my job approx. 1 month ago. As an employee (non-contractor) I was paid a fixed wage and 15% commission. They handed me a small check with all my PTO, but I have yet to hear about anything of my "quarterly" commission which is owed from Q1,Q2, and Q3. How should I move forward?
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Those amounts would have been due on your final check (though there could be caveats). The best path forward is to find an employment law attorney in your area that does final paycheck cases to go after them for those back amounts, plus penalty wages. Most do it on a contingency basis, meaning you... View More
two weeks with no problem with the payment. In may I have the landlord issue and she offers to let me and my fiance stay in her rental / Garage. In exchange for rent my fiance will be helping her husband with their other rental renovating it Etc and also around the house because they're... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Potentially you are owed back wages and penalties. A close examination though of the agreements is needed to figure out the amounts, as it is unclear if your work and tenancy were connected and thus she could withhold as part of the rent.
answered on Nov 1, 2017
Potentially, but you have to start with a tort claim notice first. To be successful though, you would need to show the city already knew of the pothole. Even then, you will have to deal with the issue as to why you did not see it.
I was hired to work for a Chiropractor as a Chiropractic Assistant. This position requires you to get certified as a CA with the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners. This training cost is $425.00 and was paid by my employer with a contract stating that if I left for any reason before 1 year was... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
This really depends on the contract and the exact wording on that specific clause about re-payment.
Because it is similar to hers. I used my own image, design and ideas to create this. Yes it looks similar to hers but isn't. I tried to attach the letter but it is too long. Here is part of it?
In light of the above, I must insist that you immediately cease and desist from all... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2017
This is a rather complex question, and one that in many ways becomes a matter for a jury. Similar to what is the meaning of life.
That said, if your business is profitable, might consider sitting down with a copyright attorney; if not profitable, might not be worth the fight/hassle.
Basically I'm asking if you take cases involving lawsuits against the State of Oregon?
answered on Oct 18, 2017
I don't, and attorney's cannot solict your business here anyway. You will have to search one out.
Also, note that suing a government agency means filing a tort claim notice within 180 days of the incident, so if that has not happened, that needs to be done quickly.
I went in to donate and later received a Facebook message from an employee asking me out and telling me his boss would kill him when he knew. I feel totally violated and tried to be polite as I plan to frequent this center and need the money. What are my rights here? Can I sue for privacy... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
It is possible this violated HIPAA, and in that sense it could be an avenue to sue. However, HIPAA has no private right of action, so it is done via a breach of contract claim. The difficult part is that your damages would be hard to quantify. A demand letter to the facility may be enough though... View More
We had to sign a form. If one of us didn't put tools away, we would all get fined. If an employee parked where the boss doesn't want, another employee doesn't make the cars owner move it, he fines all of us.
If there's trash and we don't pick it up, he fines us.
answered on Oct 10, 2017
I would say any fines are not legal, and he could get in a lot of trouble if he deducts such from your wages.
http://www.oregon.gov/boli/TA/pages/t_faq_tadeduct.aspx
Nor will he pay for travel time I said I didn't want to work until I got paid up and weeks go by and still nothing and I told him I was done.now I'm looking for a new job while bills are piling up
answered on Oct 9, 2017
You have a few options, but I will say an employer cannot opt out of paying prevailing wages on a job that requires it. One option is to file a wage complaint with BOLI, another is to retain an attorney to go after it (which is usually done on a contingency basis), but none are particularly quick.... View More
- he was involved in an accident and another person was injured - is my son on the hook for all of this, or can we go after the truck company?
answered on Oct 6, 2017
Turn it over to his insurance and let them figure out who to go after.
answered on Oct 4, 2017
Potentially. Property owners use agents such as property managers all of the time and vest in those people the power to evict.
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