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they take 3% out of our 20% gratuity from large parties and claim it as a “ house fee “ but instead management pockets the money . this is already on top of the 4% tip out we pay to the bartenders and the 3% credit card fee that’s deducted from our pay . are they legally allowed to take from... View More
The officer who came ruled his death as natural cause. He was told to call coroner but failed to do so. Told his roommates to get rid of evidence. He put no priory on cause of death. The ME said all he had to do was lift tup his shirt . He was shot in chest with a 40 something gun. Now it's a... View More
This platform offers to connect professional services to attorneys in efforts to build practices. However, as attorneys you do not have the time to read email campaigns; which are often treated as spam and deleted, or, to discuss the support your practice needs, whether in person or by telephone.... View More
I. never received a written quote. I was just told when I went to pick up my vehicle. He said he needed to access the part that needed to be replaced and he cut the axle in order to do that. he is now charging me for that repair
I submitted a complaint for divorce and final decree in Virginia. Spouse was served and has not responsed. On the complaint I asked for small settlement and possible future spousal support ( no current spousal). I didn’t include the settlement on the final decree just spousal. Judge issued... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
There are many ways to answer this question, but much more information is needed to best answer it and point you in the right direction. Do you rent a portion of the property to any third parties for farming? Do you have an estate plan in place? I curious as to what led you to ask this question.... View More
Me he won’t drop him off till 9:30 pm and I disagree but he won’t compromise what can I do ?
answered on Dec 14, 2024
What does your agreement say about time? If nothing about time or "daylight" or similar, then he is right and you are wrong. Either follow the agreement or move to amend it.
I'm referring to owners of sports teams doing wrong and then paying people off to keep them silent. After getting caught, Donald Sterling regretted not doing it. Are confidential settlements very common among celebrities?
answered on Dec 20, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm not familiar with the details of that case. But as a general matter, confidentiality agreements are used when settling some types of cases - where defendants may wish to reduce publicity/protect privacy for... View More
Deed references property.I asked question this deed is just for the sale of the land. Response by a brother who was purchasing the land said I quote yes its for the property. Now knowing property also could & did include Home & lot that it sat on. That at time was not for sale. Need help... View More
People have been getting hurt and injured including my brother who was stabbed recently and critically injured and nothing is being done, especially at FCI Hazelton.
I was charged with a dui my first offense and instead of doing the six months restricted I choose the 12 months with interlock but now I’m seeing I can’t afford to have an interlock for 12 months that the 6 months is more ideal is there anyway I can go back and change it?
answered on Dec 12, 2024
You would need to file a motion to reopen if still in the appropriate timeframe to do so and ask the court to change the order. The problem is the DMV and ASAP will most likely restart the clock. You should contact your original attorney.
Hello, I met with an attorney and was told I qualify for a Chapter 7. I have very few assets, I took out a lot of personal debt when trying to start a failed software business. I have closed that business and the attorney mentioned disclosing the apps that I released as assets.
Let’s say... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
The tradeoff in bankruptcy is full disclosure in return for a discharge of debts. The debtor benefits from full disclosure, and avoids the possibility of a denial or revocation of discharge. All the schedules and statements in bankruptcy are signed by the debtor under penalty of perjury. If a... View More
I didn't feel comfortable giving my SSN, but noticed a place on the healthcare form that requested the SSN. I was surprised that the supervisor kept my SSN and inserted it into the subsequent forms on later dates. On one occasion, I requested a healthcare form from a supervisor to take to... View More
I am seeking legal advice regarding medical negligence that caused severe harm to my 4-month-old infant.
On November 22, my wife, Liu, a breastfeeding mother, consulted Dr. Hao about prescribed Chinese herbal medicine. Despite repeatedly questioning its safety, Dr. Hao assured us it was... View More
My former employer was overcharging me for almost half a year before I noticed that they were overcharging me. Once notified the employer said they would not charge me any benefit payments until it zeroed out. Shortly after this I decided to quit at the end of May and just remembered that I was... View More
Has the statue of limitations expired for prosecution
answered on Dec 14, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be a waste of time. The basis for recovery would be "actual" damages, which in the case of a contaminant that you remove and discard would be insignificant. That's my individual opinion.... View More
He shouldn’t have a misdemeanor or a full probation. Violation should be a 14 day technical violation because he never even started his probation for Gloucester yet.
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