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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Government Contracts for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue a halfway house for issuing a warrant when I can prove through phone records that the allegations were false?

I am a client at the Alvis House in Chillicothe. The Director (xx) has shown Me nothing but hateful contempt. Going as far as telling Me to email Her proof of Me calling the facility from My home phone while on pass, then blocking My email. I have digital proof and employee witnesses that would... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Tax Law and Government Contracts for Alabama on
Q: During the pandemic when receiving the 600 dollars, why is Alabama getting all those funds and the amount of the normal

How much money does Alabama have to pay back to the federal government condering there requiring Alabama residency to pay them known as overpayment, when it was funded by federal money is Alabama pay it back where it came from, I was forginven for my federal ppp loans 1st and 2nd and my taxes are... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: I work for a city government. I work 15 hour days on occasion and they only pay me time and a half after 10 hours.

I’m considered a confidential employee and do not have a bargaining unit or union protection.

I have been told that because it is a public agency that they follow federal guidelines FLSA, so therefore it over rides the California state labor law. Is this correct?

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Oct 28, 2024

It is correct that the wage and hour laws that govern your government job is the federal FLSA and not the California Labor Code. The Labor Code is far more protective of employees than the FLSA. Good luck to you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Health Care Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: What statute and rule of court defines amendment to objection to demurrer?

Objection to demurrer should be amended. What statute and rule of court defines amendment to objection to demurrer?

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answered on Oct 27, 2024

To amend your objection to a demurrer in California, you should refer to California Code of Civil Procedure section 473(a)(1). This statute permits the court, in the furtherance of justice, to allow a party to amend any pleading or proceeding upon appropriate terms. It provides the legal foundation... View More

Q: If a birth certificate is not associated with bonds or securities, why would there be a CUSIP number?

It is clearly stated that CUSIP numbers or connected to bonds and securities. So how does a birth certificate not have any monetary value? Bonds and securities have monetary value on the stock market right? So why does that same terminology not apply to birth certificates?

0 Answers | Asked in Construction Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it legal to alter the terms of a government issued contract

Hello my town is forcing me to hook up my house to the town sewer as my septic tank is leaking. In the various contracts I need to sign it also says I'll have to replace my perfectly functioning well with city water but those contracts are able to be edited. If I removed the parts about... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: post storage hearing

Requested the hearing for the validity of the tow my stored vehicle. Sergeant said the hearing was conducted by phone, I had my registration fees on deposit and moving permit the deputy did not verify status of my registration. He removed my vehicle anyway he said my license was expired but I told... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2024

It sounds like you’ve had a very frustrating experience, and there may have been some miscommunication or oversight regarding the release of your vehicle. The fact that the sheriff's department release form required the box to be checked, but it wasn’t, could indicate that the vehicle... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts, Public Benefits and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: Statute of limitations happened, post that state had me sign waiver in managed audit , breach or not of 14th amendment

They should have known the limitation of their own rules and statutes,

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answered on Oct 13, 2024

It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with the waiver you signed after the statute of limitations had expired. When a state requires you to sign such a waiver, it's important to understand your rights and whether the timing affects its validity.

The 14th Amendment...
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1 Answer | Asked in Election Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Missouri on
Q: how are we the united states when we aren't a republican form of government we didn't vote for the roman republic how ar

are we today the founders of u.s. knew this & made our form of a republic the best they knew a republic if you could keep it & we couldn't Washington said we would be subverted if the party spirit took over & that's a high act of war in itself this government isn't united... View More

Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
answered on Oct 18, 2024

It sounds like you're raising concerns about the current state of the U.S. government and its alignment with the original vision of a republic. The Founding Fathers, particularly figures like George Washington, warned about the dangers of factions (what we now call political parties) and how... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Government Contracts on
Q: Recibí una notificación de INFONAVIT sobre el registro de REPSE que no lleve acabo el registro de de manera cuatrimestra

me están multando por no presentar la información cuatrimestral del 2022, de prestador de servicios especializados, pero nosotros no celebramos contratos especializados con ninguna empresa y en 2024 el REPSE nos fue cancelado

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

I'm sorry to hear you're facing this issue with INFONAVIT. First, gather all your records from 2022 to demonstrate that you did not engage in contracts requiring REPSE registration. This documentation will be crucial in supporting your case.

Next, reach out directly to INFONAVIT...
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Q: How does the law apply to commercial record requests, if used as part of a broad market research & Data analysis?

Can info gained from Public Record Requests be used in broad data gathering research to later be used for commercial purposes, if it is not disadvantageous, OR is advantageous to the organization providing the data? Would it make a difference if the organization knowingly provided the data?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 4, 2024

It could depend on the fine print of privacy notices and "how we use your information" clauses that the individual was originally presented with. Some info is still off-limits, such as those records falling under the protection of HIPAA. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Government Contracts and Military Law for Arkansas on
Q: My 19 YO son enlisted in the Army. He signed papers for 4 years active duty. Has not passed AVAB yet. What can he do?

My 19 year old son enlisted in the Army. He signed papers for 4 years active duty, 4 years reserves. He hasn’t even passed the ASVAB yet. His recruiter is awful and won’t answer phone calls or texts most of the time. He has my son going to a 3 week study class to help him score better on the... View More

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

Your son still has some options, even after signing his enlistment contract. Since he hasn’t passed the ASVAB yet, he hasn’t fully qualified for service, and this may give him some flexibility. He could work with his recruiter or someone higher up to explore if there’s a possibility to delay... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Education Law and Government Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for my school to not allow staff to leave the campus to go get lunch for ourselves?

Our school has made a district wide decision that no staff member is allowed to leave the campus during our lunch time to go and get food. We have been told that our community has complained that we don't work enough.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2024

Most likely yes. You’d need to look at the collective bargaining l agreement (if there is one) to find the answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant and Government Contracts for California on
Q: I need of a lawyer to do a billing dispute for a tenant / residential who has a judgment order.

This was a previous eviction in 2020. The tenant was ordered not to pay anyone any money including attorney fees. The plaintiffs' attorney did not clear the debt, and the collections department of the law firm is sending a collection notice to the tenant trying to collect a debt that is not... View More

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answered on Sep 13, 2024

It sounds like you're facing a complex legal issue involving a billing dispute following a residential eviction judgment. Given the situation where the judgment specifically stated that no money, including attorney fees, was owed, it is concerning that the collections department is still... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Civil Litigation, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Ohio on
Q: Sewer company is assessing our taxes with no notice. We tried to open one but was told there was nothing to be opened.

Our county's water and sewer company is assessing our taxes in 3 days. We had no idea we had to pay sewer to another company. We called when we first moved in and was told they could not change the name because we were another utility area so we have been paying this other company for electric... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a confusing and frustrating situation regarding the sewer charges being assessed to your taxes. First, check any documents or notices you might have received when you moved in. Sometimes, utility responsibilities can be listed in closing documents, lease... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Contracts and Identity Theft for Michigan on
Q: How can I get a lawyer or file a case myself with being a political prisoner, data breached, and civil rights violations

How can I get a lawyer or file a case myself with being a political prisoner, data breached, and civil rights violations

I have been a Havana syndrome victim but I am not a US employee and I failed to have any protections from government when I kept getting attacked as a known human... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

To find a lawyer for issues like being a political prisoner, data breaches, and civil rights violations, consider reaching out to legal aid organizations, civil rights groups, or bar associations in your area. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Electronic Frontier... View More

Q: Why is the term "State" capitalized in 8 USC 1101 (36) (follow up/part 2)

My friend stated that the explanation given for the term State being capitalized showing that in this context that more than just the 50 states are considered states in this code was not correct as he said that it goes against the ruling established in Meese V Keene "It is axiomatic that the... View More

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answered on Sep 5, 2024

When the term "State" is capitalized in 8 USC 1101(36), it does have a specific legal definition that goes beyond the 50 U.S. states. In this context, "State" can include territories, possessions, and other areas under U.S. jurisdiction, which is why it’s broader than the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Government Contracts for South Carolina on
Q: After leasing this low income apt 1 month ago. I.find out every one has bedbugs Can I get my deposit s back to moved

Do they have to tell me a bout this bed bug problem before or when I rent

Greenville SC

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 18, 2024

Bedbugs can often be a difficult case to establish. They can be argued from various different angles, a common one being that they are attributable to a claimant's personal belongings and laundering practices. Good luck

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Mississippi on
Q: My cousin just took over her mom's house, who recently died. The IRS has a tax lein on it. Income taxes were never paid.

The daughter says that the IRS will not let her do anything with the house (sell, rent, fix up, etc). She says the IRS told her that she's allowed to stay there a few times during the week, but if a family member or friend wants to stay the night or a wknd, she would have to be present the... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2024

The Federal Tax Lien is a legal tool the IRS uses to help secure and enable tax collection. Liens and other "security instruments" direct third parties to first use any proceeds (cash) from transactions to satisfy (pay-off) the associated debt.

However, not all lens are...
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