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We both work for the same organization. His FMLA leave started on December 16 and will end on March 9.
The organization offers the following benefits:
FMLA for both employees and caregivers.
Long-term disability (LTD), which starts six months after the leave begins, covers... View More 
My husband's office requires a POA document to communicate with entities such as insurance and payroll on his behalf. Could you please advise? I have prepared a draft and would appreciate it if you could review it to confirm if it's acceptable. If any changes are needed, please let me... View More
My Constitution is more than a goddam piece of paper and I WANT TO HOLD MY FLAG
I moved in with my ex where he was renting. We had a verbal/implied contract that he did not uphold. After 6 months, he forced me to leave without anything being filed and no notice. Would I have a better chance of success w my small claims suit to argue breach of contract since I wasn't on... View More
Hi, our nonprofit collaborated with a production company to make a film. The contract is clear that we co-own the work. The production company is refusing to allow us to access or possess a copy of the raw footage. Can we demand access and possession? The contract says the film can only be used for... View More
The house I live in was owned by a lady who died in 2015 under the law of 1932. She had three sons and was married to a man that were separated for more than 40 years. He resides in New York with his new family after the lady passed away her son closed the house and left to live to the states too... View More
Chessbase provides a chess database for personal use for (a lot of) money. My understanding is, that they are selling the data*base* and not the data itself (i.e. their file format/structure of the database) and the redistribution of that would be illegal under copyright laws. But the games and... View More
If they were to try to use that for a car loan and the dealership approves of the doucments but the bank is the one to reject it, is that fraud? And would the dealership be equally as responsible since they overlooked the obvious typo giving it away that the pay stubs were altered? They were real... View More
They said I didn't have an approval from the bank it's been over 30 days my first payment is barely coming up I'm not delinquent in any way shape or form on my payments but they're saying if I don't return the vehicle by today that I that they will report the car stolen is... View More
i gave my lawyer 10000 dollars incase the state did file on me . they have not and most likely not my lawyer keeps avoiding me and his contact i signed Sais
this flat fee is non refundable as unless its unreasonable it gives examples of what would render it unreasonable and thus trigger a... View More
Can i file a case against my client based on breach of agreement
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answered on Jan 17, 2025
You need to talk to an attorney about the specific facts of what you claim is a breach of contract. It may also be a business tort. You need to ascertain provable damages. Your SOL may be 6 years, or shorter in the contract. Carefully check out your defendant for his service address and... View More
How can I get the debt cleared from my credit report. They already sent the debt to collections.
answered on Jan 17, 2025
If you signed the the lease or a guarantee, you are liable for the debt.
This interstate moving broker breached their contract with me by manipulating the moving estimate to include items I didn’t have in my inventory. When I called to ask that the estimate be consistent with the actual inventory they advised me that this initial estimate could not be changed. It... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2025
Since the company requires Florida jurisdiction, you have two main options. You can file a small claims case in Florida, which allows claims up to $8,000, or pursue action in Florida civil court for larger amounts. While this might seem daunting, you don't necessarily need to travel there -... View More
1. I received an eviction letter in Dec. 2024. And in Jan. of 2025, I've paid all bills indcluding rents and late charges, as mentioned in the lease.
2. However, just I've finally find my sub-leaser, and we are going to transfer the lease. The apartment just add another fee called... View More
Hello! I am reaching out to you regarding a question I have. I don't know who to ask this to but I think you might help. I have a passion for helping those in need and want to make a difference in the world we live in. I have created a website for a charity run/food drive. It talks about what... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2025
It sounds like you're promoting a noble cause, which is admirable. In terms of having attorneys review the terms of your site, it could be difficult to find that through Q & A forums. The format of such forums is generally short format legal questions, rather than in-depth review of... View More
Hello! I am reaching out to you regarding a question I have. I don't know who to ask this to but I think you might help. I have a passion for helping those in need and want to make a difference in the world we live in. I have created a website for a charity run/food drive. It talks about what... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2025
For charitable organizations handling donations, it's crucial to work with an attorney who understands nonprofit law, tax regulations, and donor privacy requirements in your jurisdiction. They can properly review your policies and ensure you're meeting all necessary legal obligations... View More
I provide equipment rentals as part of my freelance services. California recently established the Freelance Worker's Protection Act which stipulates that I may collect up to double the amount stipulated in a contract for professional services when a client does not pay on time or at all. If... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2025
The FWPA primarily focuses on the payment for services rendered by freelance workers. If an equipment rental is viewed as an ancillary part of the services you provide (for example, tools or equipment necessary to complete a freelance project), it may be argued to fall under the umbrella of... View More
I am currently not in US and I have unpaid tuition fees of $2000 for Spring 2021 semester which I attend online from my home country. I have received letter from New York State Attorney General office debt collection asking repayment with October 1 2024 date. It is not possible to pay for the debt... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2025
The statute of limitations for debt collection in New York State is typically 6 years from the date of default, so your 2021 tuition debt is still within this period. Since you've received correspondence from the NY State Attorney General's office, this is a serious matter that requires... View More
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