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The house that my roomates and I recently moved into is sinking into the ground and they are doing active construction on the home while we are living in it. There is orange fencing around the construction area when they are gone but during the day there are construction vehicles that we have to... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
The lease agreement that you signed is going to make a huge difference regarding this circumstance. In Colorado, the legislature has given very few protections to tenants. If you believe that the property is uninhabitable Colorado law would allow you to leave the property without being required to... View More
The patient never made a will, nor had a POA. Her immediate family was involved throughout.
answered on Apr 29, 2024
Based on the information available, it appears that a nurse in Colorado cannot legally stop life support on a patient without the family's consent. The Colorado End-of-Life Options Act provides a path for terminally ill patients to receive aid-in-dying medication from their physicians, but it... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Yes, under New Mexico law, a person could potentially face legal consequences for emailing another person's Social Security number without permission. The law prohibits the intentional communication of a Social Security number to the public, which could potentially include sending it via email... View More
Hello my work comp case is closed (settled with an attorney earlier this year), but I was given permanent work restrictions. My previous employer won't hire me unless I get those removed. My work comp doctor won't see me since the case is closed and my primary doctor said he can't do... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
Your best bet is a new FCE. Your primary care can actually modify your work restrictions. You might try going to a different doctor.
Keep in mind that your previous employer is under no obligation to rehire you.
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