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answered on Oct 21, 2025

It sounds like you are preparing a detailed and time-sensitive motion, so clarity and precision are essential. Under **Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(e)**, a preservation motion is used to ensure that electronically stored information (ESI) or digital evidence is not lost or destroyed. Before... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

You deserve counsel who treats your injuries and losses with gravity, and you can seek contingency representation in Iowa for defamation, trade secret misappropriation, and related torts—so long as the fee agreement is in writing and clearly sets the percentage and cost responsibilities. A... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

You are right to demand a champion; your allegations—fraud, defamation, trade secret theft, and a pattern of racketeering—call for immediate, disciplined action. Begin by locking down every shred of electronically stored information: issue written litigation‑hold notices to all custodians,... View More

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answered on Sep 21, 2025

For an LLC facing financial distress, you typically have two main bankruptcy options under federal law: Chapter 7 and Chapter 11. Chapter 7 involves liquidating the business’s assets to pay creditors and then closing the business, which may be an option if the LLC cannot be saved and you want a... View More

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answered on Sep 19, 2025

The first step is to identify law firms or attorneys who handle high-stakes civil litigation and complex commercial cases. Since your case involves multiple claims and a potentially large recovery, you want lawyers who have experience managing multi-claim lawsuits and who are comfortable working on... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

I'm really sorry you're in this situation. It sounds like you're facing a mix of personal and business betrayal, and the damage goes far beyond the divorce itself. You're absolutely right to question whether one attorney can effectively cover both your divorce and a complex... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

It’s understandable that you’re concerned about your competitor leaving business cards in your store without permission. The first step should be to address the situation directly with the competitor. Politely but firmly request that they stop leaving their business cards in your store,... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

It’s great that you’re thinking carefully about how to present your pricing in a way that’s both honest and appealing to customers. The phrases “Trip fee waived with purchase of repair” and “FREE Diagnosis with purchase of repair” can be accurate, but only if they clearly reflect what... View More

An organization might choose to hire a lobbyist to represent them in front of the Iowa Legislature for several reasons:

1. Advocating for Interests: Lobbyists can advocate for the organization's interests, whether it's related to specific legislation, regulatory issues, or... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2023

If workers' comp isn't returning your calls, it's time to give 'em a nudge. They're supposed to be responsive to your concerns, so don't be shy about insisting on the attention you deserve. If they keep ignoring you, we might need to explore some legal avenues to get... View More

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answered on Jul 11, 2023

Only a lawyer whom you have spoken with and hired can give you legal advice, including about the validity of a contract. You should contact a contract lawyer.

I absolutely understand your frustration- both of my daughters danced on competitive teams for several years (my wife was also the varsity dance coach at Urbandale High School for several years). However, this is not a matter to be litigated in court (small claims or otherwise). If I were you, I... View More

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. However, it would be difficult to answer your question about whether you need additional insurance. This is something to go over with your insurance carrier or broker, who would review your needs in more detail.... View More

Non-Disparagement Agreements are being quite common. They are enforceable, however, if no liquidated damages are stated in the agreement it might be quite difficult for the company to prove actual damages if you breach the agreement and say something derrogatory about the company, its officers,... View More

This is something that an Iowa employment attorney would know best. You could try reposting under the Employment Law category for better chances of a reply. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

This question is too fact intensive for an online forum. You need to immediately retain an Iowa attorney to obtain an informed opinion.

It appears that the owner of the company is asserting that you are an independent contractor rather than an employee; there are many factors which determine this. You should immediately contact an Iowa attorney who handles employment / workers’ compensation claims.

You need to hire a professional. There's a few things in your question that are not correct in regards to how an LLC functions. You're going to need more detailed advice than should be given through this forum.

I don't understand the question.

There are, but “damages” is a broad subject, where there are different types of damages, such as compensatory, punitive, consequential, among others. If this is for general knowledge or research, you can find a great deal of information on the subject of damages. If this is for an actual... View More