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Last October my son discovered that over 16,000 dollars were missing from his account. He promptly reported the missing funds to BofA and filed a police report. Bank of America has repeatedly denied his claim. What can he do to get his money back?
answered on Apr 13, 2022
File a claim with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. His money is insured up to $250,000.
My issue issue is primarily a breach of contract dispute that touches on the issue of film copyrights. The contract requires binding arbitration.
answered on Apr 12, 2022
The statute of limitations to bring a contract claim is the same as in New York, namely, four years. However, most contracts that provide for arbitration shorten such periods. In New York, the arbitrator rules on the statute of limitations but when interstate commerce is involved, the Courts may... View More 
I wanted to go to my root canal dentist who was in the plan but they insisted i go to their sister office; as it turned out he was nor in the plan and i had to appeal to get them paid.
answered on Apr 12, 2022
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Nationwide, claimants do sometimes include interest in filing arbitrations for health care services (I cannot speak for California rules with AAA or other arbitration forums). But as a practical matter, it... View More
the competitor's business offers a completely different service than what mine offers, but secretly created advertisement to steal our clients and offer our services in their establishment without proper licensing. i need to bring this issue up to my landlord to address the conflict of... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2022
I don't see a question in here, however, unless you have an agreement not to compete you don't likely have a claim against a competitor business. If you have proof that the other business is lying in its advertising, you may have a false advertising/unfair business practices claim.
Mandamus atty & I expect current discovery to show that union-assigned atty (likely at the bosses' direction) did favors for a County dept in the way my case was handled (intentional sabotage). We don't know whether the favor requests went thru the union, but it is possible. The... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2022
This is a question best answered by your present attorney who can better understand the factual and legal basis for your claims.
That said, the statute of limitations usually is not tolled (i.e., put on hold) by a failure to find evidence, nor is it usually opened again by the discovery of... View More
BEFORE sending out the subpoenas for an arbitration hearing w/ a County department, the attorney emails over the witness list? Correct? So, it would be regular protocol for the attorney to send the department the witness list before they get the subpoenas? Confirming this is true... (I am NOT... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2022
There is nothing unlawful, unethical or even out of the ordinary to exchange witness lists before actually subpoenaing the witnesses. Good luck to you.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN
answered on Feb 19, 2022
A California attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It isn't fully clear what this involves - it is posted under Arbitration/Mediation but mentions a judge and filing & processing. If this is a court hearing, it could be any number of things - a... View More
I used the inspection contingency to cancel the purchase of a home, and the buyer decided not to sign my cancelation and create their own to go into arbitration. The buyer's Agent has not responding to my Agent telephone calls and emails since I signed their cancelation on January 12, 2022.... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2022
I think you mean that the seller refused to sign and accept your cancellation of the contract.
Arbitration is exclusively a creature of contract. Unless there is a signed agreement in which you agree to arbitrate any dispute, you would not be required to arbitrate. Similarly, the time in... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2022
It depends... on the facts, the injuries, the adjuster, the insurance company, the status of your case, and even the attorney representing you. No random lawyer can answer a question like this without specific details. Consult with an attorney or several attorneys to get a better idea of the... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Use a find a lawyer feature and look for cole room attorneys.
case is out of los angeles, stanley mosk.
I live in San Diego
answered on Dec 23, 2021
somehow your missive came up in criminal law section in Palm Springs
Recently being sued for on a civil case. I'm still within the 30 day period to respond. I would like to exercise the ADR option, which was included on my summons. Will filing the E-203 - Stipulation and Order to Arbitration/Mediation form suffice as a legal response?
answered on Sep 21, 2021
It took 20 minutes to hunt down the Sacramento County Local Court form E-203. No, this is not a response to a summons and complaint and if this is all you file, you will be defaulted and could have a default judgment entered against you. This is an ATTACHMENT to a stipulation for the Court to... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
Some Judicial Council forms deal with the right to possession. They can be found on your Local Superior Court website under "Forms: State forms". They may give you some ideas, and they will cite some statutes regarding writs for possession. Consult a local attorney about recovering... View More
I was referred to as "Lawrence Olivier" by my boss. He was famous for blackface.
I am black.
Other jokes about green cards were made...I applied for a job as assistant manager. They made me a receptionist instead, saying if I proved myself I could become an assistant.... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2021
Absent an unlawful motive, it is not unlawful for an employer to act as you have noted. It would only be considered unlawful if you can prove that the motivation for the employer's conduct is race (or national origin if the green card comments were related thereto). Proof will be the issue.... View More
SECTION 1. All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy.
(Sec. 1 added Nov. 5, 1974, by... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2021
The California constitution is binding on all people in the state, and provides the rights which are explained in this section. Anyone who interferes with your rights as set forth in this section may be held liable for damages which they cause you to suffer as a result of interfering with your use... View More
A contractor did faulty work for me at a rental property in LA (2018). I took him to CSLB-sponsored mandatory binding arbitration and was awarded $8,124 (1/19/21). He filed an ADR-106 Petition to Vacate Award in February and has a court date of 6/24/21. He cited Cal Civil Code sections to... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2021
a response is not a form. you have to write out a response on pleading paper using legal authority. you usually have to file a response within 10 days of their petition. so get this done asap. you can file a separate petition to confirm arbitration award and you probably need to do that at this... View More
Is there a amount that is minimum for lawyers to break even on a case.
answered on Mar 19, 2021
The short answer is that the medical industry convinced the Legislature to pass laws stacking the deck in the industry's favor and against patients and their attorneys. Even without special laws, these types of cases require a great deal of time and financial investment. Virtually 100%... View More
Initial filing was limited due to misunderstanding the limits in the arbitration.
answered on Mar 19, 2021
Possibly. Insufficient information to determine. The sooner you ask to increase and notify the other side, the better.
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answered on Mar 14, 2021
That is a question you should discuss with your lawyer. You can ask him/her to give you a legal analysis in writing of all the reasons why this should be a good and reasonable offer, given the facts of your case. This is, of course, something you should have discussed with your attorney ahead of... View More
Someone received the email and notified me that they got sent my private documents
answered on Mar 19, 2021
Possible violation of your right of privacy by the mediator. Court appointed mediator? You need to report this to the Court it is a big deal.
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