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I have done much reading on these two documents.
1. The Power of Attorney grants authority and control of my personal affairs during my incapacity, if durable and may control any affairs that I grant a Power of Attorney to handle.
2. A Living Will is essentially my health orders... View More 
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
It's wise to start thinking about these important documents. Preparing a Power of Attorney and a Living Will when you turn 18 can give you peace of mind and ensure your wishes are respected in case of an emergency.
A Power of Attorney lets you choose someone you trust to manage your... View More
Of Black Mold growing and thriving in certain damp spots of the apartment along with other numerous things that I just let slide because of my situation and things I could do about it at the time. Is there anything I can do to result in my benefit?
answered on Feb 27, 2024
In Virginia, you can file a tenant's assertion asking the landlord to make certain repairs if it is a material non-compliance with the lease, a violation of law, a fire hazard, or a serious threat to the life/health/safety of the tenant if not promptly treated. There are things you have to do... View More
If a Federal agency feels it is in the best interest of the government to take an action, but it is not authorized to take such action, is it legal for the agency to hire a contractor to perform that action? If the agency feels it would be in the best interest of the nation, but the action would be... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In the United States, federal agencies operate within the bounds of statutory authority and regulations. They cannot take actions that are not authorized by law or regulation, even if they believe it may be in the best interest of the government or the nation. If an agency wishes to undertake an... View More
A federal contractor believes another contractor poses a threat to them winning an upcoming bid. As a preemptive strategy they offer to share revenue with the other contractor by giving them positions (workers) on the new contract in exchange for their agreement not to bid. Is this legal?
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
No, offering to share revenue or profits with another contractor in exchange for their agreement not to bid on a federal contract is generally not legal. Such an arrangement would likely be considered a violation of federal procurement laws and regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Act and the... View More
The company is a subcontractor under a Prime Contractor who provides medical disability exams for Veterans Affairs. The company claims that the Prime didn't pay them for those particular services, and therefore they are not obligated to pay me for those services either. They haven't... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Yes, you have a few options: 1) send them a demand letter threatening a lawsuit if they don't pay you; or 2) pass on the letter and simply fie a lawsuit. Before doing either, I'd check to confirm that your agreement does not have any language in that conditions your payment on payment... View More
My dbids access card was recently flagged for something that happened 27 years ago in Salinas CA. Im honorable discharged Combat Veteran of 23 years. I work on base at fort eustis, VA.
answered on Dec 27, 2019
I regret that I do not handle military base access card matters. Sorry.
For use in the DBE or SBA 8 (a) program
answered on Feb 4, 2011
The definition varies from program to program, and department to department. There is no official definition used in all instances. One of the more common definitions is "of spanish culture or origin." Under that definition, Western Europeans entering the country from Spain in... View More
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