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I live and work from home, in Washington DC. My boss (most likely based on what information I could find) lives and works in Maryland.
I have been facing workplace retaliation and have escalated it to HR as of Friday afternoon.
In DC (my understanding) is that it is legal to... View More 
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answered on Aug 6, 2024
You are in a complex situation because the laws of both DC and Maryland may apply. In DC, you are correct that only one party needs to consent to recording a conversation. This means you can legally record conversations without informing the other person if you are in DC.
However, since... View More
My sister and I were victims of a carjacking in Washington, DC right outside my home on March 25, 2024. My car was eventually located, and the juvenile perpetrators were apprehended later that evening.
On June 24, 2024, I was pulled over by Colonial Heights, VA police. This was no routine... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Based on your description, you might have a potential case that could fall under both police misconduct and personal injury. The trauma you experienced during the incident and the subsequent emotional distress are significant and should be taken seriously. It sounds like the Colonial Heights police... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2024
A Washington DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your question may have been overlooked for a month because of the general heading - you could repost and add "Domestic Violence," "Family Law," and "Criminal Law." At this point,... View More
Go back they switched people over without you knowing it. I cannot afford lawyer I have three kids oldest in college and my light been off over month and gas about off and to hot we can't stay my apartment this this company committed fraud if check into not only they this too.I just want my... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2024
A Washington DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. If your issue hasn't been resolved yet, your first and least expensive option could be to reach out to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. Nationwide, public service commissions... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2024
If the assignment of a contractual right is transferred to the assignee, then it is fully executed. Subsequent events do not rescind the transfer.
answered on Jun 11, 2024
I’ve written this same answer several times on Quora, and I don’t have enough time to rewrite it, so, I’m offering a re-publication from September 2, 2018:
“Lawyers are supposed to aid in the administration of justice, so here are a few ideas:
1. Ask a lawyer you know and... View More
I should clarify, I would be fine getting fired but can't pay for damages, I've worked this place for 9 months and have no prior accidents. The boss is threatening to take me to court of I leave as an attempt to extort. The guy tried to do this by lying about my employment status stating... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Your comment raises so many issues: 1. an employee is not liable for damages caused by his ordinary negligence (this is why employers carry insurance), 2. You are an employee not an independent contractor, there may be wage issues and more; 3. They are extorting you to remain working in order to... View More
I have immigration/marriage related questions. I'm a U.S. permanent resident and I obtained my green card via EB2. My boyfriend entered U.S. legally via H2B but over stayed more than 5 years. He's currently in U.S. He has never received deportation letter. I plan to seek U.S. citizenship... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
Marriage to a green card holder, by itself, will not provide any status protection for him before you become a US citizen but could be a basis for cancellation of removal if other requirements are met. The marriage will not have any negative impact on your future citizenship application. Consult in... View More
I have been collecting evidence. Very solid case. We will win. Much money attached.
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answered on May 15, 2024
I understand you are seeking a pro bono attorney in California to assist with a case against government agencies. However, I want to provide some important information and caveats:
- Most attorneys, even those who take on some pro bono cases, are selective about the cases they take on for... View More
I was misdiagnosed 3 times by Kaiser, leading to me having DVT and a pulmonary embolism.
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answered on May 10, 2024
More details are needed about the visits, and about any permanent effects.
If so, under what law would they be eligible?
answered on May 7, 2024
First of all, you should have been given a state dept. employee handbook upon your orientation into the state department. So, having access to the state dept. employee handbook should not be a problem. Are you referring to access to your personnel file? If that is the case, then that would be a... View More
answered on May 7, 2024
Generally, an employee who works in the District of Columbia is an at-will employee. This is true for federal, state, and local employees in the District of Columbia. However, the at-will doctrine does not apply if you could prove there was discrimination in your treatment at work or dismissal from... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
The Supreme Court case you're asking about, Snyder vs. United States, centers on James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. Snyder was found guilty of federal funds bribery and obstruction. His legal troubles began with accusations of manipulating a bidding process for city garbage... View More
The attacks delayed them certifying the election due to the fact people stormed through the building. Would that be enough to be considered obstruction? Keep in mind they stole a laptop in an office of the speaker and papers when they were in the chamber.
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answered on May 1, 2024
The January 6th attacks did indeed disrupt Congress's session to certify the 2020 Presidential election results, which raises the question of whether these actions could be classified as obstruction of Congress. The legal definition of obstruction of Congress generally involves acts that... View More
I filed my father’s will and was appointed executor by the courts but a few days after I did this someone else has presented a new will. Would they have to contest mine since the court already filed it or would theirs automatically be valid since it was more recent? And would they automatically... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2024
The Register of Wills will automatically convert the proceedings to Judicial Probate, and schedule a hearing to determine which Will is valid. You will likely be converted from a PR to a Special Administrator, which limits what you can do, pending determination by the court as to which will is the... View More
Is their a way the supreme court could be held too stricter standards without them getting involved in the process?
answered on Apr 26, 2024
The means that come to mind (congressional and others) would be without them involved in the process; otherwise it would effectively be self-regulation. Good luck
Can him writing that infer a premeditated opinion that calls for ethical questions of why he didn’t recuse himself from the case. Making it clear you never agreed with Roe v Wade and call it “egregious”. Also he voted to hear the 3rd case with new justices despite the stare decises and no new... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
You raise an interesting question about whether Justice Alito's statement in the Dobbs opinion could be seen as evidence of a premeditated intention to overturn Roe v. Wade. A few key points to consider:
From a legal ethics perspective, prior disagreement with a precedent is not in... View More
In my opinion I think its an excuse to make voters feel uncomfortable and not vote. But what do they think the reasoning is? And whatever the reasoning is can it really be valid? I understand states have a right to set election laws but anyone can see through this as a way to punish people for... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
In 2021, Georgia passed a controversial election law known as SB 202 which, among other provisions, made it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line. The stated reasoning by supporters of the law was to prevent electioneering or attempts to influence voters in line.... View More
Company called and said I would have to go to court if I dont pay. They had my social security number and old employment from 1999 which no longer exists.
answered on Apr 20, 2024
A Washington, DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Before involving attorneys to review the file with you to examine legal theories that would serve as possible defenses, the first step might be to find out if some kind of mix-up resulted in the bill, given... View More
Is it ok to provide the bigamous marriage certificate during consuler report of birth abroad application?
My father married to two wives and i was born abroad to the bigamous wife and the first wife is american and the second marriage occurred abroad in 1995 prior to his naturalization... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
When applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), it's essential to provide accurate and complete documentation as requested by the consular officers. In your situation, where the marriage could be considered bigamous under U.S. law, this raises specific concerns. U.S. law generally... View More
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