Back in 2002, I signed a "Employee Non-Competition and Confidential Information Agreement" with my employer, which is a tire dealer. In 2004 I resigned from this company and worked for a another company about 25 miles away from my previous employer that I resigned from. It was also a tire... View More

answered on Apr 16, 2023
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

answered on Nov 26, 2022
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
I was a victim, I am a male, but I don’t want to press charges. I know the state can still prosecute her, but should I attend the first hearing or not attend.
I’m afraid they will see me showing up as a sign I want to pursue, when in actuality I love my girlfriend very much and this was... View More

answered on Nov 26, 2022
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.

answered on Nov 26, 2022
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
Know All Men By These Presents, That I/we the undersigned, for the sole and only consideration of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine 50/100 (1,709.50) paid to me/us in hand by ABC Corp, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby release and discharge, and by these presents do hereby... View More

answered on Nov 26, 2022
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
business. Business has been around for 37 years. We want to apply for 501c3 status to diversify our income and open up our services to more contracts and help more people. Currently, mostly are federal grants and we haven't earned profit in years.

answered on Sep 13, 2022
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
It is a civil / municipal case where the village did along with the police department a total seizure of our house our property they made our car disappear our two dogs our two cats. They had the police illegally remove 2,175 plus items of our personal belongings from the house and they will not... View More

answered on Sep 11, 2022
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
The mechanic had to move everything out in order to fix my transmission but I believe while doing that he messed something up because after that my cars Turbo started to fail (never had a problem with it) now I have a broken car and 3.6k down the hole. I called him and told him this and he took the... View More

answered on Sep 11, 2022
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
am currently 33yrs old.
Three years ago I was driving semi trucks . Stopped due to multiple surgeries (non-work-related).
Currently on Government Benefits.
Temporary Social security disability
Now present time.
Im close to being fully recuperated so its... View More

answered on Sep 11, 2022
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 am creating a product (a stand for giant marquee letters) for my company that uses someone else's patented magnet as a component. What type of copyright/patent permissions, if any, do I need from the magnet company?

answered on Sep 11, 2022
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
I didnt know he was a minor or that it was illegal at the time. His dad didnt know about it either I don't think.

answered on Nov 26, 2022
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.
I want to work to cover the expenses since my son is a citizen and is studying in the USA, I looked for a way to get a work visa but I couldn't.

answered on Nov 26, 2022
Alexander, attorneys are Officers of the Court. An attorney is not going to help you commit fraud.

answered on Sep 11, 2022
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.

answered on Oct 11, 2021
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.
I am not looking to give precise measurements, just visual inspections. Ideally would like to make this my business. I am achieving the part 107 license to fly commercially. Thus I am aware of the airspace restrictions. I am wondering about the legality of the above case.

answered on Nov 27, 2020
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 lease agreement with a Landlord for a Small Business. It would be great if someone can do this for free. I am having a hard time understanding a few items in the contract.

answered on Nov 20, 2020
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
Hi, good night I have a question and would like to know something about a problem with a friend, which is that a friend thinks of getting a fake SSN and green card for work purpose but he thinks of changing his name and birthday but he had a picture with a fake green card and I would like to know... View More

answered on Nov 17, 2020
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!

answered on Nov 17, 2020
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.

answered on Nov 16, 2020
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
The lake county clerk’s office said they are not giving those out letters out which is impossible

answered on Nov 16, 2020
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.
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