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I purchased a puppy for $360.00 in cash from a lady on March 10 without signing any contract or discussing any verbal agreement. After the purchase, she emailed me a contract that I never signed. Now, she is demanding the puppy back, claiming I broke a verbal agreement and the contract's... View More 
answered on Apr 15, 2025
I agree that she has no right to reclaim the puppy if you did not sign the agreement and you did not agree to any specific conditions verbally. As a practical note, you may want to block her on as many forms of communication as possible (phone, email, all social media). If she does find ways to... View More
I am currently living in a rental duplex in Colorado that is up for sale and now under contract. My lease is for one year and ends on September 15, 2025. I haven't been informed of any changes to my lease due to the sale, and there are no clauses in my lease about what happens if the property... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Check your lease for a provision regarding whether the owner/landlord can assign the lease. Typically, leases allow the landlord to assign the lease (for example, sell the property) and the lease remain in effect. There may be another way for you to get out of the lease but you will likely have to... View More
I am 23 years old and was pressured by my mom to take a neuropsychological evaluation due to ADHD symptoms not being treated by medication and sleep apnea issues. There was no explicit agreement with my mom about paying for the evaluation, other than her understanding that she would cover it. I... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Generally, anyone can sue for anything. However, I cannot think of legal claim your mom could make that would entitle her to your personal medical records. One thing to note is that she may withhold any other financial support she provides you, which would be legal absent any other agreement. I am... View More
I am representing myself in a dependency case in Colorado where I've experienced clear bias from the judge, who has enforced detrimental punishments without evidence. The department involved has committed fraud, HIPAA violations, judicial deception, and harassment, seemingly in retaliation for... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
I agree with my colleague below. I am adding that if you do not get legal representation, you should file a motion for judicial recusal that focuses solely on the facts (not feelings and judgment) and listing EVERY fact that shows there is bias.
For example:
"We never received... View More
I have a contract with a contractor for asbestos removal, interior demolition, and mold remediation work. The contractor owes me $70,000 on invoices from several jobs, some due since December 2024. Although I asked for payments every Friday, the contractor has not responded. He claims some invoices... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Assuming you are a subcontractor that works for this contractor, you may need to send an official demand letter (either by yourself or through an attorney) and ultimately sue the contractor for the unpaid invoices. You will need to look at any contract you may have with the contractor to see if you... View More
I want to know if I can take legal action against a woman who accessed my personal photos from her 19-year-old son's phone without my consent. I had previously asked her son not to share these photos after he saved them. The woman has been harassing me and my family and is claiming she has... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
It sounds like at the very least this woman has been harassing you and your family so I would start by reporting this woman to the police if you have not already. You should be able to file a police report without an attorney.
Additionally, even the threatened disclosure of intimate images... View More
I am in the planning phase of starting a business called Konnectabiz.com, which aims to connect small businesses with free resources. We plan to operate primarily in the United States with potential expansion internationally. We purchased the URL Konnectabiz.com, but we are concerned about the... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
The short answer is it depends. The first question is going to be whether consumers are likely to confuse Konnentabiz with a Connectabiz. If there is a likelihood of confusion between the two, the second question will be which entity was using their name (or trademark) in commerce first. In... View More
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