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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Municipal Law for Washington on
Q: Is it illegal to gift someone a dirty diaper
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Social Security for Washington on
Q: I'm 74. On SSI AND SSA Since 2012. Disabled Bi Polar 1 Receiving $ 918 SSA And SSI 45.00 Monthly.

Can I get more ?

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answered on Nov 24, 2024

You may be eligible for additional benefits beyond your current SSI and Social Security payments. Given your disability status and income level, exploring other assistance programs could help supplement your monthly income.

Looking into programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicare Savings...
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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: i violated deferred prosecution for a dui in washington state, what is the likelihood of getting back on deferred?
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Nov 21, 2024

You need to have a criminal defense attorney here in WA to see what your options are. Do that now

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: Cigarette smoke in low-income "smoke-free" condo

I am a minority group living in a low-income condo community in Bellevue, WA, which is governed by a "smoke-free" policy. Unfortunately, one of my neighbors is smoking in their unit, and the secondhand smoke is seeping into my home through the walls. This has been negatively impacting... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Washington on
Q: MALPRACTICE, NEGLIGENCY by medical provider following surgical procedure

Varicose vein ENDOVENOUS ABLATION procedure bilateral Lower leg done In 04/22/2022 at Lake Washington Vascular Seattle, WA by Dr. Elica Inagaki MD. Post procedure no follow up despite request, this procedure failed or provider was incompetent, negligent. Vericose vein complaints pain achy,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: Was Dismissed with prejudice amended ?

I was arrested and booked into jail for a case 10 years after the case i thought was over. My car was impounded; they took my only ID which was my valid licence. Was released next day after arraignment. I lost my car it was auctioned. Missed jobs i had ready to do. Due to the negligence of someone... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Washington on
Q: How would I sue for my PTO pay

Back on May 30th of 2024 I was terminated . For reporting harassment the day prior. However at this point I mainly want to focus on the around $1800 in PTO PAY that I never received. According to the employee handbook any and all PTO is supposed to be paid out upon termination. Every employment... View More

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 21, 2024

You can file a wage complaint with the Washington State Department of Labor Industry at:

https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagecomplaint/#/

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Washington on
Q: Costco Wholesale is threatening to fire me based on my manager's lies. Do I have any recourse?

I have worked at Costco for 9.5 years, and am a 69-year-old woman with chronic health conditions.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Washington on
Q: Do I have a case if I got fired for breaking a company policy , but my coworkers who broke the same policy didn’t?

I work in a male dominated industry and feel like I’m being discriminated and targeted. My boss also broke the company policy too.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 16, 2024

If you are female and you were fired for breaking a company policy, while male employees are not disciplined for breaking the same policy, then you may have a claim for gender based discrimination.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Washington on
Q: How can I temporarily foster a minor that has been thrown out of their homethen called into the cops as a runaway?

Minor's mother threw minor out of the home tonight, in nothing but a skirt, not even underwear. Minor is 16 currently, will be 17 soon. I would like to temporarily foster the minor, until adulthood, or until minor's father can take custody. Minor's parents are divorced and father is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Washington on
Q: My sisters husband just told her he is leaving and moved out of their home.

There has been no divorce paperwork filed to date. He told her that she could have the house. She has been completely hands off when it comes to the family finances so she doesn't know what, if any, mortgage exists. Also, she doesn't have any knowledge of accounts opened by her husband.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit on King county for appointing me with a lawyer that was ineffective. More time was served.

An appeal was filed and granted. They confirmed the lawyer was ineffective. Can I receive monetary compensation for the time that should have not been served. Those lawyers were appointed by The Kings county offices.

1 Answer | Asked in Trademark for Washington on
Q: Is 'EXPFlex' at Risk of Trademark Infringement Due to Similarity with 'POPFlex' in the Yoga and Fitness Industry?

I am planning to launch a brand called 'EXPFlex' that will primarily sell yoga mats. I recently discovered that there is another brand called 'POPFlex' in the same industry, selling yoga mats(with different pattern and material). While the names have different starting letters,... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2024

There are potential trademark risks with using 'EXPFlex' given its similarity to 'POPFlex' in both spelling and industry focus. While different first syllables provide some distinction, the shared 'Flex' suffix and yoga/fitness market overlap could raise concerns about... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation, Lemon Law and Small Claims for Washington on
Q: In WA not 30 miles after significant engine work, my car's engine caught fire destroying the vehicle.

We had $5,000 worth of work done on our car engine. The same days as picking it up, after driving not even thirty miles, the engine caught fire and totaled the car. We're working through the process with our insurance company and have informed the dealer who did the work of what happened.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Washington on
Q: Hello - I work for a non-profit senior center. We use volunteers a lot for our lunches, programs, and activities.

We also provide rides to medical appointments for seniors in our community. Sometimes the riders going to the medical appointments want to tip the volunteer drivers. Is this allowed? Could the volunteer drivers accept the tips if they are given to the organization and not kept personally?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 20, 2024

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you want a meaningful legal answer in terms of the significance of this as income or other attributes, you could repost under "Employment Law." From a PRACTICALITY standpoint, such things are done all... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes for Washington on
Q: fraud to the court by officers of the court. 100% fact SPECIAL crime have crossed state lines need pro Bono lawyer.

With facts order was made to officer of the court. order was not done contempt was filed and ignored. judge laffed at a filed fraud to the court charge for his order not to be done and that put the safety of illegal people in front of a 2 year old American citizen Docmntd & provable. A alterd... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Washington on
Q: Hello! I am a seller on Amazon USA.

I received a lawsuit in court regarding intellectual property violation. Can you help me solve this problem?

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

This is a serious legal matter that requires immediate attention. Intellectual property lawsuits from Amazon can have significant consequences for your business, including potential account suspension and financial penalties.

Your first step should be to carefully review the lawsuit...
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