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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Entertainment / Sports for Ohio on
Q: Is it really ok for a company to fine a contractée without any type of proof that a violation was their fault?

In March 2024, my music distributor notified me that Spotify had notified them that one of my songs had breeched Spotify's "90% or greater artificial steam" threshold and that they had fined my distributor 10 Euro as a result. As a follow-on result my distributor then fined me 10... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Missouri on
Q: I am a truck driver, was accussed of an accident, with a trainer for my company, never happened I was fired no severence

I never signed any papers, this place is now demanding 2400.00, as I left the company, not by choice. I believe this trainer is taking advantage of me I am not born in USA... the trainer, once were he heard where I was from he was different... on his face and how he was talking to me. Once I was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Construction Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I was paid in full for a contract but it went over budget and even through my contract states they are responsible

For all monies due they are refusing to pay even after an oral agreement and liens are being filed. Who is responsible

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Business Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Florida on
Q: If I disobey , what will happen? Will I go to jail?

I work for the major insurance company named GEICO. GEICO has a non-compete agreement that I had to sign as a condition of my employment at GEICO. The agreement specifically states that I can't use GEICO's leads for my own personal reasons. I also own a life insurance agency on the side.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Family Law for New York on
Q: What must be proven to successfully sue a parenting coordinator who is "immune from suit".

The person in question intentionally broke their contract, admitted to breaking HIPAA laws in writing, and refuses to refund a retainer, despite admitting that I am due a reimbursement.

Can this be handled in small claims court?

I am also intending to file a complaint against... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a my mom get a copy of farm land contract between her brother and now deceased parents

My uncle has a farm land contract between him and his parents who are now both deceased. The Estate is supposed to be divided between all of the siblings and it was just found out that the land was not paid for but instead there is a land contract. There should be a lot of money to be divided... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts, Contracts and Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: 3 possessions & cause#multiple got drugcourt program & global to keep max time lowest double jeopardy and extra pt

Plus 3years d.o.c after max time case closed ran consecutive with 3different causenumber case resolved in drug court as one cause number in same case with only a sentence range for one poss

with the global as all three combines into one possession and globalized into one case with one... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Education Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: Company refuse to pay education tuition reimbursement thats offered, discrimination race/gender and emotional distress.

A policy was not in place since 2010. I commenced my studies on January 30, 2023, and a new updated policy was released on January 31, 2023. I consulted with the former HR manager, who is no longer employed by the company, and they advised that the policy was undergoing revisions and that I should... View More

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answered on Apr 22, 2024

Based on the information you have provided, it seems that you may have potential legal claims against your company under California law. Here are a few key points:

1. Breach of contract: If the company had a policy in place offering tuition reimbursement, and you relied on that policy when...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Contacted by DR Horton legal department regarding warranty items.

They wish to give me $3000 and give up my 11 month and warranty items being fixed. My repairs far exceed this.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Divorce for Texas on
Q: Divorced 2019 ex has not paid nor given property can I do anything now to fight for what's on divorce papers?

It's a couple of thousand dollars and sentimental items. Please and thank you.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Collections for Washington on
Q: I sold pieces of silver to a local jeweler. The check bounced. For two months he kept promising to make it good.

For two months he promised to make it good in a "few days". For the last month he has not returned my calls or texts. What are my options? Since he has done this recently to multiple people at what point does this become criminal? The transaction occurred in Sequim, Washington

Joel Gary Selik
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answered on Apr 22, 2024

It is probably criminal now. Report it to the police (do not threaten to report it to the police as that might be a crime). Check your states laws on giving notice on bounced checks and your rights to recovery in small claims for damages in addition to the amount of the check.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: company sends over movers it is signed and sent back as requested next day owner messages and calls verbally and writes

to confirm contract approval both parties then agree on said start of assingment, 5 days leter unknown employee emails and states "conflict of interest" no reason givin after having met all standards and criteria required by the company. contract states company will pay estimated amount... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: company sent over contract for employment i signed contract and sent back as requested.

owner calls to confirm approval of contract next day , and both parties agree to move foward in the coming days unknown employee calls and says there is a conflict of interest, after all paperwork was reviewed and approved. company will not provide reason for decision and owes according to contract.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Wisconsin on
Q: Hello, the apartment building was sold last year and I'm up for a new lease. There were a nuber of issues cracks in wal

ls and ceilings But one main issue is under old ownership the tenant above my apartment installed a bidet incorrectly and overflowed and water came through my bathroom ceiling. I mentioned my concern about mold and the maintenance man stated the building material were mold resistant. I advised the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Alabama on
Q: What should I do if my husband unexpectedly passed away and I did all of the cremation authorization paperwork, but had

Them change the actual authorization/ contract to state that the funeral home would take out 5 bags of my spouses ashes for me to personally pick up and I agreed his mother could have the remainder. Well after a little time passed I was told by another friend that my mother in law already had the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Contracts and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Father was in process with a lawsuit against zantac, he said he had it to when he died the money, and his possession

Were going to be left to me. How do I claim this? I cannot find a will or the lawsuit

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Tax Law for Alabama on
Q: Can taking money out of a platform like Second Life constitute running a business at home?

If someone withdraws money from their Linden Labs Second Life account and into their PayPal, then they transfer it from there to their bank account, is this a hobby or a business? Or is it just self-employment or free lancing? If they do this without a privlage license, business license, and/or... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

Whether taking money out of a platform like Second Life constitutes running a business from home depends on several factors, including the frequency of transactions, the amount of money involved, and whether these activities are carried out with the intent to make a profit. If you engage in regular... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Texas on
Q: How can home inheritors in Texas get out of a 25 year PPA solar lease? There is no provision in the contract about death

Mother entered into a 25 year solar PPA with Sunrun in July 2020. No lien on home, but with UCC-1 on Sunrun panels. She had Alzheimer's at the time. Mother passed away Oct 2023. The contract includes information about selling the home, but nothing about death or inheritance. I guess this is... View More

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