Short answer: No. An employer cannot unreasonably stop you from making a living. Generally, if you sign a Employee Non-Competition and Confidential Information Agreement, it is valid for no more than two years. I have yet to hear of any Court enforcing such a document if it states in the... View More

As a student do not expect privacy in: Lockers, Desks, Parking lots, other school property or equipment owned or controlled by the school, or the school's personal property in any of the areas above.

School authorities can search those areas without prior consent of students. They do... View More

People miss court appearances frequently. If you are the offender and miss a court appearance, the Judge will most like issue a warrant for your arrest.

If you are the victim, and miss a court appearance, there is a good chance the judge will just dismiss the case.

Consider no unlawful contact as a limited protection order. It usually involves crime where someone was arrested for domestic violence. It can also mean any attempt to communicate with the alleged victim of the crime, especailly a child. Generally, unlawful contact remains in effect until... View More

It seem like ABC corporation wants to pay you $1,709.50 for a release and discharge for some damaged they caused you. This release is a legally binding agreement used to protect ABC Corporation from having you bring further legal action against them for a number of reasons. They want to close... View More

This may be easier than you think. If you want to convert a profit corporation to a non-profit organization all you need to do is complete Illinois Form EOA 205 (provided by the Illinois Secretary of State- a one page form) and send two copies of the completed form to the Secretary of State with... View More

The short answer is: Yes. If you cannot find a case on point in Illinois and the Wisconsin case is on point, most judges (and it is up to the judge) to allow you to reference another State. Frequently, in Judge rulings if they cannot find applicable Illinois case law, they will cite case law... View More

Well, it appears that the mechanic did not do his job correctly. If the mechanic cannot fix the problem or reimburse you for your expenses, I would suggest litigating this matter in Small Claims Court. If the mechanic is unresponsive, you can let him know that you plan to file a case in Small... View More

The short answer is: Yes. Go ahead and form the LLC. Let it sit until you are ready to make use of it. Unless there is something you have not disclosed, I don't see how forming a LLC will affect your benefits. However, once income starts flowing through your LLC, it may or may not affect... View More

I agree with Attorney Michael Ray Smith. First, contact the company/person who owns the patent. You can find the owner at www.uspto.gov.

Once you contact the owner, enter into a dialogue that you are interested in his patent. You can make an

offer to buy it, or you can enter into... View More

A contract with a minor is unenforceable. Just because you did not know he was a minor, doesn't let you off the hook. It sounds like you need to him the refund.

Alexander, attorneys are Officers of the Court. An attorney is not going to help you commit fraud.

It seems to me that your only hope, is if, the investments were made prior to your marriage and remained your separate property; otherwise, be prepared to share.

Short answer: No. The reg states that no advertisement to aid, promote, or assist directly or indirectly any extension of consumer credit may state that a specified down payment, by the creditor who advertises his services.

This is a good question. First, if you are law enforcement, the Illinois statutes give you authority to fly the drone almost anywhere. But, since your not law enforcement, you are somewhat restricted. The law states that you cannot use a drone to interfere with hunters or fisherman. A number of... View More

This is a good question, but the answer depends on a number of factors. For example, is this a residential or commercial lease? What is the length of the lease? How long is the lease period and what is the rent? A commercial lease is much more complex than a residential lease.

I... View More

First, I hope your friend is not you. Of course this is fraud. Yes, if caught this would adversely affect his immigration status. And, if this is really a friend, and not you, you may be an accomplice to this fraud. Don't do it!

To add on to the last response, let me suggest to protect yourself and your friend, execute a limited Power of Attorney ("POA"). The limited POA would give your friend access to trade, but not access to your funds. You should check with your brokerage firm, to see if they have problem.

It would depend on the cause and amount of the suit. If you plan to sue them for under $10,000 you should consider suing them yourself in small claims court. There is a good possibility that once you file the suit in small claims and serve them with notice of the suit, they may work with you to... View More

A petition, affidavit, consent of the remaining heirs and other papers need to be filed with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court. Once the Probate Judge reviews all of the papers and they are in good order, he/she will make the appointment of independent administer.