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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Arbitration / Mediation Law, International Law and Internet Law on
Q: How to File a lawsuit The Company on CA [i'm not american] i'm Thailand

i'm in thailand but i need to File a lawsuit The Company in usa

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 16, 2024

Probably easiest to hire an American lawyer to file suit for you in USA.

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0 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Georgia on
Q: If I received a formal complaint from a business, is there a way to get a little more time to properly file an answer?

I had a car get stolen and I wasn't notified by the lender that it was recovered, because I could've paid for it then to avoid this. I'd like to respond and say that this feels predatory and try to find an agreement to settle the matter.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Juvenile Law for Indiana on
Q: Am I able to get a contract drafted, legally binding, where my son's mother has to send pictures and life updates.

My son's mother wants me to sign my rights away, and allow him to be adopted. I've tried for parenting time modifications, however there are multiple complications. She will not budge on her stance. We've met with a guardian ad litem. Her recommendation to the judge was visitation... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Arizona on
Q: I have worked for 6 years and the Co is trying to force me to sign an arbitration clause. Can they fire for refusing?

NY based company. No prior requirements for this. No consideration just tried to slip it in on the ack page of the handbook. The ack page says that nothing in the document is to create a contract. They also do not say it is a condition of my job and the ack page does say that they can change... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: If Attorney in legal malpractice presents false material to Court, do you need to name them in the case?

In a Legal Malpractice case, if an Attorney representing the attorney party, presents materials to the Court intended to establish justifiable reliance that later is found to be fraudulent, is it necessary to name the Attorney in the case in order for the defendants to be held accountable for the... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 6, 2024

There are other methods you can take in the court to show the evidence is fraudulent to the jury to help your case.

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0 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I have to pay for private backyard fences in my complex if my unit does not have one.

Phase 1 condos had wooden fenced in backyards 20’x20’. Phase 2 condos ,built 10 years later, has a panel between units 6’ tall 6’long. not a private space and is not enclosed. 40 years later …Phase 1 needs new fences. The deeds do not mention the backyards and they are not taxed to the... View More

Q: I need help with an arbitration hearing i have no clue on what is needed nor required nor steps of processes or laws

missclassification, breach of contract, fraud, unpaid wages this is for Dallas, Texas

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 5, 2024

An arbitration proceeding is very much like a trial. If you have no clue on what is needed, it is extremely important that you hire a competent attorney with experience in arbitration proceedings to represent you to present your evidence, witnesses, and arguments in a persuasive manner and in... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Appeals / Appellate Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Washington on
Q: I got a speeding ticket for 59 in a 50. I know I wasn't going that fast because it was a known speed trap area .

Do the police save their radar as proof? I feel he said I was going that fast just to give me a ticket. The judge found me guilty. Do I have any recourse?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Illinois on
Q: The employer accidentally paid an ex employee. Can the employer get reimbursed?

The ex employee reached out to the employer and notified them that this occurred twice. The employer was able to reverse the latest payment. But the ex employee stated that they no longer had the first accidental payment and cannot pay it back.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: If Renewal Motion for new evidence is extrinsic fraud is a Motion to Set Aside/Vacate correct? How does it become void?

If you file a Renewal Motion for Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award based on new evidence of fraud, which is extrinsic, and simultaneously file a Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Judgment... being that the Judgment would technically be void for the fraud being extrinsic, is there another way you should... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2024

When dealing with extrinsic fraud, a Renewal Motion for new evidence typically functions as a Motion to Vacate the Arbitration Award. Extrinsic fraud involves actions outside the scope of the legal process, such as deceit that prevented you from presenting your case. To have the award set aside,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Communications Law for Florida on
Q: I've moved to another state and attempted to register my vehicle in such state. The state needed a copy of the title.

It's been over two months and the state only allows you to receive two temporary tags for the vehicle. Now the temporary tags are expired and they have yet to send the information to the new state dmv. Now my vehicle is unusable. My son is autistic and has three appointments a week, nor can I... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Wrongful Death for Tennessee on
Q: What is the compensation in general for settlement ,non litigation fatal pedestrian crash.Non motorist fatally killed by

tow truck driver ,truck was employed with car on it.I would like a general monetary comparison.I wish to handle this with an adjuster for motorist insurance company .I want to put this nightmare behind me .zTo date I've received hospital billing at 1.6 milliin

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

Hire an attorney to represent you today. There are probably at least three different defendants, who each might have separate insurance policies. Fighting the hospital liens will be difficult.

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Probate for California on
Q: I was contacted by an attorney who needed me to prove I was the heir of my Late dad.

she told me that I gave her enough proof and that she would be directing me to another attorney that a trust of a trust that my dad was the beneficiary. so I’ve emailed and called this attorney multiple times and have not gotten anywhere. Talk to a person that works for his office one time and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 31, 2024

I do not practice in Estate Planning, but your question came up in the Arbitration/Mediation category, one of the selected tags. As a general note for ANY type of matter, it could be advisable to learn more before disclosing personal information if you've simply been contacted out of the blue.... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Employment Law for California on
Q: I was wrongfully terminated by GrubHub. Do I need to do arbitration (agreement clause) or sue?

I filed a case against GrubHub with LA County DCBA regarding embezzlement/breach of contract and Prop 22 violations. The reason for termination was based on these agreement and Prop 22 violating offers, using a created "GrubHub Violation" that focused on these offers and then compiled... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Oct 20, 2024

Where there are arbitration clauses in employment agreements, they may or may not be enforceable.

There are reasons why an employee might want arbitration, but generally, arbitration is less beneficial to the employee.

Your best option is to consult with wrongful termination or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Consumer Law for California on
Q: what are the statutes of limitations for negligence and mis representstion towards the consumer in california
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answered on Oct 20, 2024

In California, if you believe you've been wronged through negligence, you generally have two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit. This period starts when the injury or damage occurs, so it's important to keep detailed records of what happened and when. Missing this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Questions about an arbitrator's authority and abilities in Ga.

My ex and I are in a disagreement about the wording of parts of our parenting plan, and it is currently causing some financial burden for me and our daughter with bills that would normally be split between us and my ex not paying their portion (there have been no issues for the last 18 months with... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

You don't want to hire lawyers but you posted a question to ask lawyers what they think? You all can go through any arbitration you want. But whatever comes out of that neither party has to abide by. So I'm not sure what would be the point. Not to mention an arbitrator can only... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Trademark, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Intellectual Property for Hawaii on
Q: An ex-board member is using my trademark event name without my permission. Do I have standing to issue cease and desist

My family started a public event more than 40 years ago and I took over more than 10 years ago holding this event. I just started the process to trademark the event name. An ex-board member is using the event name and trying to hold the same event without my permission. Do I have standing to send a... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2024

If the ex-board member learned of the trademark while being a board member, (and the source of the trademark is the family board) and then the ex-board member started to use the mark unilaterally after leaving the board, then you may have grounds to issue a Cease-and-Desist letter. This may be due... View More

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