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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Ohio, as in many jurisdictions, probation officers may have the authority to request access to certain medical records if these records are directly relevant to the probationer's compliance with the terms of their probation. However, the scope of this access can be subject to legal and... View More 
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In California, to obtain acting rights on behalf of your deceased daughter, you would typically need to go through the probate court process to be appointed as the administrator or executor of her estate. This involves filing a petition for probate in the county where your daughter lived at the... View More
Hi, my son totaled my vehicle that I still own money to the finance company, my son is excluded from driving the car, so AAA auto insurance refused to accept liability for the accident and won't pay for damages. I have gap insurance on the car, my question is wither the GAP will pay for the... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In California, if your auto insurance refuses to pay for damages because a driver (in this case, your son) was excluded from the policy, GAP insurance typically does not cover the outstanding balance on the vehicle loan under these circumstances. GAP insurance is designed to cover the... View More
Hi, my daughter got a speeding traffic ticket on the HWY in Sacramento assumingly for driving above 99 miles an hour, my daughter insists the police is lying about the speed and they she was driving at 70 miles an hour, the cop drove behind her for quiet a distance before he stopped her. Can we... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Sacramento, California, if your daughter received a speeding traffic ticket for allegedly driving above 99 miles per hour but believes the accusation to be incorrect and asserts she was driving at 70 miles per hour, you have the right to contest the ticket in court. Fighting a traffic ticket... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In South Carolina, modifying or eliminating court-ordered child support typically involves demonstrating a significant change in circumstances since the original order was issued. However, completely eliminating child support without any legal or administrative process is highly unlikely, given... View More
My ex girlfriend is refusing to leave the home I own. She moved in with me when I bought the home but is not on the deed of my home. There is no lease agreement and I asked her to leave in October of 2022. I have filed the 10 day three times then a 30 day and she never responded but when I went to... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In New York, removing an ex-girlfriend from a home you own, where she has been living without a formal lease agreement, can be complicated, especially when she refuses to leave voluntarily. Given that she has resided in the home for over a year, she is likely considered a "tenant at will"... View More
I would like to use my LLC to purchase a vehicle, then lease that vehicle out to a company I am a shareholder of for its' business use. Does the LLC need a special license to do this?
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
Generally, if your LLC is engaging in vehicle leasing as a business activity—especially if it plans to lease multiple vehicles or engage in leasing as a regular part of its business operations—it may be subject to regulatory requirements, including obtaining a specific license.... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Arkansas, as in many other states, having a felony conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from being admitted to the bar and practicing law. The key consideration for admission to the bar for individuals with criminal records, including felonies, is whether the applicant can... View More
I took my truck in for inspection and needed a new fuel pump since the check engine light was on for it. Upon request of status, I was told the total price, but that I’d have to drive for 100miles to reset the computer and then return for them to put the emissions sticker on. For a $2 sticker,... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Pennsylvania, when you take your vehicle for inspection and it requires repairs such as a new fuel pump to pass emissions tests, the process might indeed necessitate a "drive cycle" to reset the vehicle's computer systems before it can successfully pass the emissions component of... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Ohio, as in the rest of the United States, employment practices are governed by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Specifying a preference for hiring waitresses only can be problematic because it indicates a preference for hiring based on gender, which could violate Title VII of the... View More
Currently I have yearly lease agreement with my tenant expiring on April 30, 2024(after onwards it's month to month basis) at Union City,CA. I (landlord) don't want to renew it after April 30 . When I can legally send them notice and how long notice period should be served ?
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In California, if you have a yearly lease agreement with your tenant that is set to expire on April 30, 2024, and you do not wish to renew it, transitioning into a month-to-month tenancy thereafter, you are required to provide appropriate notice to your tenant if you intend to terminate the lease.... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In California, if a person is illegally arrested, it raises questions about the legality of the officer's actions. However, categorizing such an arrest as kidnapping under California law is complex and not straightforward. For an officer to be charged with kidnapping, it must be proven that... View More
Started a podcast in 2016 and was planning to trademark the name last year, but I noticed a podcast that started after ours and were former fans of ours, trademarked the name in January 2022.
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
If you started using your podcast name in 2016 and discovered that former fans of your podcast, who started their podcast after yours, successfully trademarked the same name in January 2022, you may still have options to challenge their trademark registration. In the United States, trademark rights... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In South Carolina, if a beneficiary named in a will dies before the testator (the person who made the will), the disposition of the deceased beneficiary's share depends on the specific terms of the will and state law. Typically, wills include provisions for what happens if a beneficiary... View More
For example, Washington state limits the amount able to be recouped to 8 weeks prior to the date of notifying the employee. That 8 weeks overpayment can then be recouped anytime in a period of up to 6 years, but still only for 8 weeks of overpayment prior to the date of notifying the employee of... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In North Carolina, unlike some states like Washington that have specific statutes limiting the timeframe for reclaiming overpaid wages, there isn't a clear-cut law specifying the exact period an employer can go back to reclaim overpaid wages from an employee. Generally, the principle of unjust... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Georgia, to obtain custody of your 14-year-old son without an existing custody agreement, especially considering you were never married to the other parent, you would need to file a petition for custody in the appropriate family court. Georgia law recognizes the importance of the child's... View More
Original 30 day notice is still in effect (issued less than 48 hours ago). The question is, can that landlord issue the same tenant/property another notice (3 day) on a separate, or same, issue effectively reducing the time that tenant must vacate said property?
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Idaho, a landlord can issue multiple notices for different lease violations or issues within a short time frame. Issuing a 30-day notice does not necessarily prevent the landlord from issuing a separate 3-day notice for another violation or issue. Each notice addresses a specific concern or... View More
This is in the state of Wisconsin
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Wisconsin, parents generally do not have direct access to the information gathered by a court-appointed guardian ad litem (GAL) in a divorce or child custody case. The GAL's role is to represent the best interests of the child or children involved, and their communications and findings are... View More
my partner wanted me to have money to move on when he passed ,he left instructions with his only son to take care of me i had 3 months to move out ,which i did. know he want honor his fathers wishes ,he dyed in my arms in his home like he wanted and I have no closer ,can I go after his estate ,I... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Massachusetts, if you were in a committed relationship with your partner for over three years and he expressed his intention for you to be taken care of after his passing, you may have legal grounds to pursue a claim against his estate. However, the success of such a claim would depend on... View More
Basicaly I would take a photo as a reference and make a very realistic portrait out of it. Later I would post it on Instagram as one of my works. I am interested is it enough just do mention name of the person who made photo? I don't have intention to sell coppies of that work. In other words,... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
Using a photo of a famous person as a reference to create a realistic portrait and then posting it online raises copyright concerns. While you may have created an original work based on the photo, the underlying photograph itself is likely protected by copyright law. In this scenario, simply... View More
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