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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Car Accidents and Contracts for New York on
Q: Can a car leasing company refuse to give you necessary paperwork required to pick up car from impound?

My vehicle was booted and subsequently towed due to parking tickets. When I tried to retrieve the vehicle I was also made aware that I owed tolls and I had a two day insurance lapse. I paid the tolls. The DMV said I could go get a plate letter so that the tow yard could sacrifice the plates for two... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2024

It sounds legal because your lapse in insurance coverage alone is probably sufficient cause for them to repossess the car, even if you're current on the payments.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Does a rental that is rented with 1 year expired tags void the contract?

I was hit in a rental with no tags now rental company is claiming damages that didn't exist when I had the vehicle.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Federal Crimes for New York on
Q: Is it a Practice of Law?

Hello,

Can a person help out others with drafting Mandamus lawsuit template for a fee? Without providing any legal advice, the person is not an attorney and not case specific mandamus, meaning a person would have to edit their own personal information, does it consider unauthorized practice of law?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for California on
Q: I signed a SAFE note and invested $80k with a celebrity's start-up that has proven to be not at all as advertised

The financials they provided showed high earnings when really they have not made anything thus far. They are very dodgy and haven't shown me 2023 earnings even though they said they would provide financial statements each month--I have seen no financial info since my September 2023... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you may have been misled or defrauded by the celebrity's start-up when making your investment. Under California law, you might have some legal recourse, depending on the specific circumstances and the evidence you can gather.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Contracts for Texas on
Q: Where do I file a small claim against a corporation headquartered in Ohio but conducts business in Houston, Texas

The Company is Divisions Maintenance Group in Ohio but operates a handyman app that provides a job load board for technicians anywhere in the nation. As we perform maintenance jobs for businesses in our local region, the businesses pay Divisions Maintenance Group for our services, and we get paid... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 19, 2024

In justice court, a suit on an oral or written contract for labor actually performed may be brought in the county and precinct where the labor was performed. TCPRC 15.092. So in the JP court for the precinct where the Sam's Warehouse where you performed the services is located.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for California on
Q: How to get my security deposit back? what are the options?

I would like to know if I can legally ask the business seller to get my security deposit back.

I was interested in buying the Japanese restaurant so I met the seller and his friend to check and look around the business. I wanted to hold the business so the seller's friend told me to... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

Under California law, you have several options to try to get your security deposit back:

1. Send a demand letter: Write a formal letter to the seller requesting the return of your security deposit. Include a copy of the confirmation you received stating that the deposit would be returned if...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Business Law for New York on
Q: How do I take photoes as the photographer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 17, 2024

This doesn't sound like a product liability law question (the category chosen, which is more about injuries from dangerous products). You are probably not asking about non-legal aspects of taking photos when you mention taking photos "as the photographer" (as in technical attributes... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for Massachusetts on
Q: How would a corporation sign legal documents ?

Id like to know if a corporation ( more specifically a Inc.) seeks to signs a legal document (e.g. bank loan, lease etc) how must the document be formally signed to be fully legal and valid?

Should the president of the corporation simply sign on behalf of the corporation as follows... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 17, 2024

The corporation can authorize anyone to sign on its behalf. It could be an officer of the corporation like the president, a vice president, or treasurer. It could be an employee. It could even be someone who does not work for the corporation at all.

Typically, either the corporation...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Business Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: How to sue a used car dealer out of state?

I purchased a vehicle from Philadelphia to California. All interactions have text or email receipts. The dealer said no check engine lights car drove perfect. Once car delivered check engine lights came on. I had tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and fix the minor issue I was hoping it... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In this situation, you have a few options for pursuing legal action against the out-of-state used car dealer under California law:

1. File a complaint with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): The DMV has a complaint process for issues related to vehicle purchases. They may be...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for Florida on
Q: Is it legal for a billionaire company to take money out of my account for a majority of 10 days for out of stock items.

If the item isn’t in stock, that money was withdrawn from my account on what they call a “temp hold” but that’s really not the case. My account is short that original amt and have to go somewhere else to buy it as well as wait usually around 6 days to receive the unavailable item funds... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law and White Collar Crime for New York on
Q: What is the likelihood former President Trump will get any sort of punishment for the current trial he is facing?

Hypothetically, they finally get a jury and he is found guilty. The media hypes it up in my opinion but would he face a grave punishment or would this just be another fine? Could he be put on probation?

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: Can I legally carry a concealed firearm in my workplace in California if I have permission from the Business Owner?

I am the store Manager. I have been given permission from the business owner to carry, yet I want to make sure it is legal before I do so. I do not yet have a CA CCW permit, and I understand that I cannot leave the store without properly securing my firearm before leaving. Thank you.

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In California, even if you have permission from your employer, it is generally not legal to carry a concealed firearm in the workplace without a valid concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit.

According to California Penal Code Section 25400, carrying a concealed firearm is illegal unless you...
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0 Answers | Asked in Banking, Business Law and Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: Can a company issue a refund for a disputed charge and then after the refund is received, make a new charge for it?

I received a refund for a disputed charge and then without warning or them contacting me in anyway, they posted a new charge for that amount. Keep in mind I waited a few months before I touched the refund, I was worried that it was just a provisional amount so I waited their processing time, and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hello, so I have some oddity pieces some of which are human bones and pieces of skull and I have a shipping question.

I know it is illegal to import and export into and out of Tennessee but am I allowed to ship a human bone piece to another Tennessee resident? Thank you

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Internet Law for California on
Q: Can I sue against Upwork for negligence against their E&O due to me hiring a fraudulent attorney on their platform?

I hired an attorney on Upwork and paid him on Upwork. He disappeared, stopped responding, and due to the statute of limitations I am now out 100's of thousands on the claims he was working on for me. After some research by the Texas State bar and an attorney they have put on this issue, he is... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information provided, you may have a potential claim against Upwork for negligence. However, the strength of your case depends on several factors, and it is essential to consult with a licensed attorney who specializes in such cases to evaluate your specific situation.

Here are...
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Q: Can a Non-Profit organization have the President's Sister and Nephew sit on the board of directors and achieve Quorum?

I would like to know if a non-profit organization is compliant with IRS requirements for a 501(c)(3), if the board of directors is comprised of the

President, their sister, and their nephew in order to achieve quorum and be in compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations. Assume a scenario where... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Having a non-profit organization's board of directors comprised of the President, their sister, and their nephew raises concerns about private inurement and conflict of interest, which could jeopardize the organization's 501(c)(3) status.

Scenario 1: No compensation for board...
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0 Answers | Asked in Banking, Business Law and Contracts for South Carolina on
Q: Why did the title to my old car come in the mail after I made the trade for a new car ?

I just traded my 2017 ford mustang in for a 2024 model, today the title for the 2017 came In the mail and it had my name listed as the owner , I’m confused as to why did the title come in my name ?

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