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Q: I won my order decision award and my employer appealed it but my lawyer who was representing me had his license suspende

What can I do if my attorney had his license suspended after we won the oda from the labor commissioner

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answered on Apr 26, 2024

If your attorney's license was suspended after you won the Order, Decision, or Award (ODA) from the California Labor Commissioner, and your employer has appealed the decision, you have a few options:

1. Find a new attorney: You can seek a new attorney who specializes in employment law...
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Q: What can I do to stop a sheriff lockout while I appeal unlawful detainer. Commissioner entered default judgment and deny

Ex parte for stay of judgement, rejected myedical emergency discharge papers

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answered on Apr 26, 2024

I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with this difficult situation. Under California law, there are a few potential options to delay or prevent an eviction while appealing an unlawful detainer judgment:

1. File a petition for a writ of supersedeas with the appellate court. This will...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Tax Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Florida on
Q: My ex husband and I ran a live shrimp company from 1997 til we divorced in 2008 .

My question is we had filed our taxes jointly although he was listed as sole proprietor. Now I became disabled in Sept 2020 and because of him being listed as sole proprietor I did not get the tax credits for those 9 years . We had an accountant that did it that way and now I was told they needed... View More

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answered on Apr 26, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like you have a complex tax issue that needs to be addressed. Here are a few steps you might consider taking:

1. Consult a tax professional: Given the complexity of your situation, it's best to seek advice from a qualified tax...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: If someone got coerced into signing a plea deal but no evidence was found & it was based on hearsay how can one go about

Coerced into signing a plea deal because if not the lawyer said would get death penalty if didn't but no evidence was found no DNA no video no nothing how can one go about trying to get justice for a loved one?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 25, 2024

You can file a writ of habeas corpus and will have to prove coercion. Be aware that coercion is NOT recommending that a defendant accept a plea deal because, if not, he will likely receive the death penalty. Coercion IS pointing a gun at a defendant and telling him to sign the plea deal or you... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Family Law for Idaho on
Q: I’m in nampa Idaho , child protection court question when can you file for an appeal?

In may it will be a year it started with me reporting abuse and I was able to get a protection order two weeks later it got turned on me with fake report and my kids we’re emergency removed . The last 6 months have been completely one sided . I have so much evidence I believe so many rights were... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Massachusetts on
Q: I was denied my unemployment benefits because I was not able to work and I was out on a doctors note

I don’t know how someone can lose their job while out on a doctors note and I was employed at a hospital

Christopher Tolley
Christopher Tolley
answered on Apr 26, 2024

This is not my area of the law. Check around online there may be a state agency you can file an appeal.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Child Custody for Minnesota on
Q: What is the deadline to start and file an appeal in a custody case in Minnesota?

There is an order dated entered on March 21, 2024.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Child Custody for Minnesota on
Q: What is the deadline to start and file an appeal in a custody case in Minnesota?

There is an order dated entered on March 21, 2024.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Apr 24, 2024

In most cases, the deadline for filing is 60 days from the date of the final court order. Your case may differ depending on your specific case.

Rob Kane

Eagan Family Law Attorney Minnesota

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Q: Is it possible to appeal an injunction against harassment when it was dismissed by the court?

An injunction was granted and the defendant appealed stating the incident didn’t happen. I went to court and showed video proof as well as a police report of the incident. The judge then decided those incidents are not sufficient harassment and dismissed the case.

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Q: What do I need to fill to appeal my divorce in Jackson co

I have been fighting my divorce for 2 year, can no longer afford an attorney. On disability. Will be Pro se Defendant.

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Q: What to do if my son was scared into taking a plea for a crime he didn't commit, he has already been sentenced and

Serving time. The accuser is now admitting she lied. What are the next steps we need to take?

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: how long does it tak e to appeal acrimal case
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Apr 22, 2024

Months or years. It's not a fast process. And in the cases meriting success on appeal, you often times end up back in the trial court for further proceedings, which again takes time.

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Q: why isnt ther a judgement on lynn cheroffs appeal district 2 case#57482-9 non-oral how long does it take

her case was seen 01/26/2024 and there still isnt an opinion or judgement thats a solid 3 mnths

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How do I appeal a dvo that was entry in my absence

Was not notified of the hearing and the judge interrupted I wasn't going to fight back

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Q: What does constitutional & statutory provisions involved mean in a writ of certiorari petition from the US Supreme Court

What does constitutional & statutory provisions involved mean in a writ of certiorari petition from the US Supreme Court?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is DCBS compelled to overturn a substantiated finding if the related court case was dismissed and expunged?

If the charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Child is dismissed from court and expunged, is DCBS compelled or required to overturn a substantiated finding of Abandonment & Supervision Neglect concurrent with the same incident referred to in such case?

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Q: Do I have grounds to appeal a dismissal on my case

My lawyer asked for the case to be dismissed because had said he had called me a week ago to see if I was going to trial. There is no record of him calling me or anything. I was assaulted and pressed charges and wanted justice but my prosecutor got the case dismissed without my consent

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Child Custody and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is DCBS required to notify me of a substantiated case finding against me?

I have just been informed by a potential employer that my name is on the Child Abuse Registry, apparently due to a substantiated DCBS case filed against me 5 years ago for Abandonment & Supervision Neglect. DCBS never notified me of this substantiation and never attempted to remove my child... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Yes. They are required to notice you.

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