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Race employment discrimination
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
When you're preparing an appellant brief for a race discrimination case in employment, the key is to focus on the legal standards and demonstrate how the lower court made errors in applying those standards. Start by outlining the facts of your case, particularly emphasizing any evidence that... View More 
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
To argue for your right to video record your trial in a public building, you can start by emphasizing the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and press. This right has been interpreted by courts to include the ability to document and record matters of public concern, especially in... View More
They're in the process of selling the house, giving us no information. Multiple times a week people are looking at the house including are rooms to purchase. The house lost power because they didn't pay. People smoke pot at the house. All these issues have been brought up Multiple times... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a difficult and unstable situation in your sober house. You have the right to live in a safe and supportive environment, especially when you're in recovery. The issues you're facing, like management not providing updates about the sale, unauthorized... View More
I work as a lead mental health assistant, 2018 an administrator came to the unit and saw an employee sleeping he then reported the employee to the supervisor his words “as a big bald black guy who he thought had a beard”, he was told he had to ID the employee, (the employee in question is in... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Good morning. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very challenging and unfair. Workplace discrimination cases, including those based on race, have specific statutes of limitations. For federal claims under laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, you generally have 180 to 300... View More
I was visited by the FBI and was accused of a crime which I did not commit, by an anonymous person. The FBI gained my information without a warrant and I believe some of my civil rights were violated (1st and 4th). I requested an eFOIPA the day of the event but it took them over 5 years to... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:
1. Statute of limitations generally:
The statute of limitations typically begins to run from the date of the incident or when the alleged violation occurred. This is the general rule in most cases.
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My civil rights may have been violated, and I requested an eFOIPA the same day as I was visited by the FBI. I did not receive my FOIA request results for nearly 6 years, even though they were supposed to give results within 30 + 10 days...I was told it was a "medium complex" case and they... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This is a complex legal question, and I'll provide some general information. However, for definitive advice on your specific situation, you should consult with a civil rights attorney licensed in Connecticut.
Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for civil rights violations... View More
Can you tell me what is required to be in a letter of intent when filing against police misconduct? And does one have to be filed in order to sue?
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
A letter of intent, in the context of filing a claim against police misconduct, is a formal notice that informs the government agency of your intention to file a lawsuit. While there is no strict requirement to include the words "letter of intent" in the document, it should clearly convey... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
No, it is not legal for your mother to be forced to sit in the boys' bathroom at the high school where she works as a monitor. This is a violation of her right to privacy and could also be considered sexual harassment.
In this case, your mother is being subjected to unwanted sexual... View More
What area of law does all of this fall into if your trying to sue the state if your kids were wrongfully diagnosed and put on narcotics when they never had any psychiatric issues, and were sexually abused, physically abused, traumatized and neglected while in foster care. What form of a lawsuit... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
This case arises under FAMILY/CHILD ABUSE AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.
Never signed any agreement/contract. Work was always delivered to clients through photographer. All clients have their work.
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answered on Mar 16, 2021
You provide an interesting legal question and situation. To fully address the legal issue, you will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.
Second hand smoke comes inside our apartment. This has been causing health issues, and we wouldn’t of moved here if we knew it wasn’t non smoking as advertise on there web page and stated in the leased as no smoking. After complaining to management she responded with a letter saying that... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2021
You may have a claim for constructive eviction. Connecticut law provides that your landlord has the obligation to ensure that conditions do not render your unit "unfit or uninhabitable." Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 47a-7(a). Connecticut courts recognize that "[a]ny disturbance of the... View More
I was just insulted and belittled by a city official regarding a building I manage. The city official used profanity and said no one here even speaks inglish and continued to yell and when I asked for his name he got 3inches from my face and was yelling at me with over a dozen workers present that... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2021
I am sorry to hear about your situation with your former employer. You will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut to fully address your legal questions. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.
I was offered a job a few months ago (contingent upon a drug screen and background check). I am a medical marijuana patient in the state of CT (PTSD sleep issues) and this job was located instate. I received an email from HR revoking the job offer due to a "failed drug test". When I... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
Pursuant to a recent federal district court case (Noffsinger v. SSN Niantic Operating Co. LLC,) Connecticut employees who have received approval from the state agency to use medical marijuana outside of work cannot be fired just because they test positive for marijuana during a drug screening.... View More
When the manager across the street came in to grab something she let everyone know what was going on and there was a customer in the bathroom
answered on Aug 24, 2019
I assume you are asking if there is a suit. You may have a claim for hostile work environment but this is very tricky-contact a member of the Ct. Trial Lawyers Assn that handles employment issues. They give free consults.
answered on Aug 8, 2019
Incest is defined in Connecticut code § 53a-19. It is a Class D Felony that can subject someone to imprisonment between 1 and 5 years and can be accompanied by a fine of up to $5,000.
You can see when it's recording at certain times of the day
We were not married and had nothing in writing about any agreement and everything was under her name
answered on Aug 11, 2017
It will depend on how this all transpired. Did you authorize this transfer somehow? Did she commit identity fraud? Your question is still somewhat vague.
answered on May 20, 2017
A cavity search is highly intrusive, and would generally need to be justified by a warrant.
I've attempted to contact the hospital to request records but apparently they purge all records 10 years after discharge in accordance with CT state law. Not knowing the details of this surgery has major implications on my medical affairs currently. Also, the possibility that the surgeon... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2016
The statue of limitations will be a major hurdle. I don't see any way around it.
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