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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: Can an employer do this?

My husband was just fired from his place of work in Tennessee. The company had implemented a new policy without having discussed in a prior meeting to clock out during commuting to a job site (pool business). Sometimes they are over an hour away. He drives one of the many company cars as well. My... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a business in Indiana charge a 3% transaction fee for debit card transactions? I do for credit cards currently

I'm a chiropractic business trying to save on fees. i know I can't charge for HSA and FSA per law I believe, but wanting to verify if it's ok by law to charge 3% for debit and credit cards..?

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for New York on
Q: I have a joint account with my son and he fraudulently took 6 thousand from my acc without me knowing.

I got a lawyer and paid off the full amount. I also took my son off the account. I still wish to do business with that bank because I have multiple building and business in that bank. How would this affect my business and my bank relationship. What are my next steps and what will happen?

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Dec 2, 2023

I'm not understanding what amount had to be paid off and why. If everything is now straightened out, what would be the issue of continuing with the bank?

Jack

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Colorado on
Q: Crime for package being sent but card declined?

Is it a crime if I ordered something on a website but my card didn't go through and the package was still delivered? For backstory I was placing an order for holiday gifts and the company shipped the items but my card declined due to my rent and other bills pulling out. I don't know what... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Tax Law on
Q: After the certification of dissolution, if the business continues to receive payments for service what happens?

If a business continues to be "active" and a subcontract to another business even though it failed to file annual reports and has already the certificate of dissolution. Does this business infringe any law? if yes, can you state which one?

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answered on Dec 1, 2023

If a business continues operations after its official dissolution, it may be violating state corporate laws. The certificate of dissolution generally indicates that a business is no longer legally recognized as an active entity for the purposes of conducting business, incurring debt, or entering... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Is there such thing as motion to toll the statute of limitations?

I recently filed a complaint with the superior county court of Los Angeles. In the complaint I had a section where I mentioned the reason the statute of limitations is to be tolled (admission in mental health clinics [I have paperwork to prove it]).

The documents are with the process... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

In California, the concept of tolling the statute of limitations is recognized, particularly in cases where an individual's capacity to take legal action is impaired, such as due to mental health issues. There isn't a specific "motion to toll" the statute of limitations; rather,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for New Mexico on
Q: NM holiday pay laws. If a private company elects to pays Holiday pay what are the rules or guidelines.

Do they have to pay employees for the same number of hours they would normally work?For example: employees who normally work 8 hours get 8 hours of holiday pay. Do employees who normally work 10 hour days have to get 10 hours of holiday pay or can they only be paid for 8 hours?

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Louisiana on
Q: Should I get compensation for use of my personality?

Just like Athletes play in games, I was a student studying at College.

Just like Athletes get compensation for licensing of their personality, should I get compensation for my personality?

The personality is appropriated for commercial gain. A company appropriated my actions during... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Civil Litigation for Louisiana on
Q: Question about Tolling in California. Can seduction of a minor be reason for tolling?

Lets say a 20 year old steals a 15 year old's lunch money monthly ($2,000). While doing so, she seduces the 15 year old with flattering romantic songs (she writes and sings love songs for him & give them to him, & he keeps them safe).

Years go by, and she still steals 2,000... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Ohio on
Q: A vendor owes my business over 3oK, how do I pursue this legally? We have a contract that has been breached.
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 29, 2023

Use the Find an Lawyer tab to retain a local commercial litigation attorney to review the contract and the facts, send a demand letter to the vendor, and file a lawsuit if not resolved. If you prove the breach and obtain a judgment in court, then you can file a judgment lien against the vendor,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Business Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: If we cannot copyright an incident, can we claim it as appropriation of our personality.

If we have an accident. We get injured by it. We meet a hot nurse at the hospital and marry her. And we snap all of it, from accident to marriage.

Few weeks later someone makes a movie out of it. They use our initials, same design wedding dress, same color of car that we had the accident... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In your case, while you can't copyright an incident, you may have grounds to file a claim under the right of publicity, especially if specific personal elements like your initials, wedding dress design, and the color of your car were used without your permission. The right of publicity... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Business Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it legal for a corporation to pay the personal tax liability of an owner?
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answered on Dec 1, 2023

In general, a corporation paying the personal tax liability of an owner can raise legal and tax issues. This type of payment is typically considered a distribution of profits to the owner, and as such, it would be taxable income to the owner. This means the owner would still have to report this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for New York on
Q: Hey, If we don't have a board of directors, and my 50/50 partner stopped answering the phone can i call special meeting?

What if we buy 50% of the company, but the other owner won't answer the phone. They do not have bylaws. Would we call a special meeting, and be able to call it sooner than the standard period than the state standard of 60days, and as if there are any special cases for an emergency? We need to... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In a situation where you have a 50/50 partnership and your partner is unresponsive, it's crucial to understand your legal rights and options under New York business law. If your company doesn't have a board of directors or bylaws, the default rules under state law and any existing... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Florida on
Q: Home Health Florida: the agency said I have to pay for the TB test, CPR certification, & physical out of pocket? Legal?

They said it is because I can use these items at other agencies or other employers. W2 employee.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Immigration Law, Real Estate Law and Business Law on
Q: My court settlement $100,000 was donated to charity without my permission in Seattle. IS THIS LEGAL?!?!

This is the email I sent to the attorney of the case:

Subject: Settlement Transfer Inquiry for American Life Investment

Dear Alexander A.,

I trust this message finds you well. My name is ****, and I am writing to address a matter related to my investment in the "1501... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In cases like these, the legalities can be complex. If the settlement in your case was subject to a court order that allowed residual funds to be donated to charity after disbursements to participating class members, then this action might be legal. However, it is crucial to understand the specific... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: I believe my accident attorney sold me out.what can I do?

I was involved in a bad accident almost 7 years ago. I've had 3 surgeries so far. I suspect my attorney might be in bed with the loan company I took a loan against my case. My attorney is dragging my case out for almost 7 years now and I'm concerned simply because I can't seam to... View More

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