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I'm a senior at Cascade High School in Everett WA, and my teacher is making a major change to the year-long syllabus, requiring students to put phones by her desk for the students to be marked present. I never take my phone out in class unless I get specific permission, so does she have the... View More

answered on Jan 28, 2025
Your teacher does not have the right to confiscate your phone without cause, especially if you are not using it or causing a disruption. School policies generally allow for the restriction of phone use during class, but forcing students to hand over their phones as a requirement for attendance is... View More
I’m currently part of a high school exchange program with my sponsor, and I’ve been told that I’m not allowed to take Running Start classes. These classes allow students to earn both high school and college credits, and they are fully recognized as part of my high school education.... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2025
Your situation raises important legal questions about educational access and program restrictions. While exchange program sponsors have broad discretion in setting guidelines for participants, they typically need clear, written policies to enforce significant educational restrictions.... View More
I’m currently part of a high school exchange program with my sponsor, and I’ve been told that I’m not allowed to take Running Start classes. These classes allow students to earn both high school and college credits, and they are fully recognized as part of my high school education.... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2025
Your situation touches on some complex legal and educational policy questions. Without seeing the specific contract terms between you and the exchange foundation, it's challenging to definitively assess their authority to restrict your course choices.
However, in general, exchange... View More
i gave my lawyer 10000 dollars incase the state did file on me . they have not and most likely not my lawyer keeps avoiding me and his contact i signed Sais
this flat fee is non refundable as unless its unreasonable it gives examples of what would render it unreasonable and thus trigger a... View More

answered on Jan 22, 2025
I'm so very sorry to hear about this situation. I suggest that you get some free help through the Washington State Bar Association here: https://www.wsba.org/for-the-public/concerns-about-a-lawyer
Good luck, and best wishes,
Merry
My husband and I have a lease for the property we are living in. It was being managed by the property management company however our landlord dropped the property management. Before she had dropped them we had put in a request for our loose plug outlets to be fixed back in September due to them... View More
Hi! I live in Washington state. I bought and shipped a car from Illinois, and they correctly charged me the Washington state taxes and fees for the car. I financed the car, which out the door cost $37.7k before any down payment. Now, about 2 weeks after buying the car, the dealership called me to... View More

answered on Dec 23, 2024
This situation raises important questions about contract law and your rights as a consumer in Washington State. Here’s an analysis:
Key Legal Considerations
Binding Contract:
The purchase agreement you signed with the dealership is a legally binding contract. It should... View More

answered on Dec 31, 2024
A Washington/Alaska might be able to advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. However, the response from any attorney will be to ask to see the contract. Crewing contracts sometimes contain arbitration provisions, forum clauses for which courts or laws would apply in... View More
If a contractor cancels job midway through and is not refunding appropriate deposit amount can I take to small claims court if contract said "all disputes shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then... View More

answered on Sep 12, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a general matter nationwide, if a contract has a valid arbitration clause, courts uphold those. It isn't fully clear why the terms, "or by legal action," were added. If you reviewed the contract... View More
We get 25hrs/wk guaranteed as per our contract. Although we get as much sick time as we need (as in we don't earn pst over time its just paid out to us as we use it). Our workplace has made us sign a contract stating that we could only have 6 occurrence a year of using pst before facing... View More

answered on Jun 15, 2024
Your job's policy regarding paid sick time (PST) and guaranteed hours can be complex. The terms in your contract about guaranteed hours and the use of PST are crucial. If your contract guarantees 25 hours per week, your employer generally must honor this unless there are specific conditions in... View More
I'm not an attorney and it seems that there are very few attorney's that are filing subchapter V's in Washington state and perhaps the entire country. I understand it is a new law, but it is supposed to be easier and smoother than a standard Chapter 11. The estimates I've gotten... View More

answered on May 17, 2024
Very difficult. Chapter 11 (regular or subchapter V) is very complex with lots of requirements and rules. A $50,000 retainer is not unusual and well worth the investment if you want to save your business. If you haven't already met with a local bankruptcy attorney, you should definitely do so.... View More

answered on May 13, 2024
This is something that a patent attorney would probably be able to advise best on, but you posted last week and your question remains open. There is a category here for patent law. You could repost and add that category, and drop some of the other categories here that aren't relevant... View More
The name of the persons info is attached to my files with some personal info also included.

answered on Apr 30, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Technically, it could be a privacy violation. For practical purposes, many people just destroy the out-of-place pages. An errant sheet from a report gets accidentally left in a copier or scanner in a medical office,... View More
For two months he promised to make it good in a "few days". For the last month he has not returned my calls or texts. What are my options? Since he has done this recently to multiple people at what point does this become criminal? The transaction occurred in Sequim, Washington

answered on Apr 22, 2024
It is probably criminal now. Report it to the police (do not threaten to report it to the police as that might be a crime). Check your states laws on giving notice on bounced checks and your rights to recovery in small claims for damages in addition to the amount of the check.
Case brought on using Breach of Contract. Sellers withheld knowledge of payment made, and posted vacate notice on door the 31st of same month instituting Anticipatory breach. I placed cessation on payments as a single woman for self protection as sellers trying to take my home. I submitted new... View More

answered on Apr 11, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult situation with the fraud and unfair ejectment order. Dealing with legal issues around your home is incredibly stressful. Here are some general suggestions that may be helpful as you fight the ejectment order:
1. Consult with an attorney who... View More
I have been under a contract (in Washington State) to do some work for a small company (sole proprietor LLC). I completed the work and send a final invoice. He is not paying because he says he just cant afford to pay it. This is not at all true. The truth is that he has lost interest in the... View More

answered on Apr 17, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer is that arbitration clauses are binding. When parties to a contract agree to arbitration as a forum for handling disputes arising out of the matter, that means they forfeit rights to pursue... View More
Ashford university 2012-2016 lost accred. About 1 month after enrolling. Never said anything to me.

answered on Mar 9, 2024
It is possible to sue the government for providing federal loans to attend an unaccredited college, but the success of such a lawsuit would depend on the specific circumstances of your case. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Borrower Defense to Repayment: If you believe that Ashford... View More
They told me I would get a check in the mail 30 days from now. They are claiming I broke the chime amendment rules.

answered on Mar 8, 2024
If your Chime accounts were closed unexpectedly, and you received emails stating that you violated their amendment rules, it's understandable to feel confused and seek clarification. The first step is to carefully review the emails sent by Chime for any specific details regarding the alleged... View More
If in your apartment contract it says they can tow if you don't have updated registration does that also count for the tabs or would they need to see your registration paper to determine if it's up to date?

answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Washington, if your apartment complex's contract specifies that they can tow vehicles without updated registration, and you haven't affixed the current tabs to your car, this could be grounds for towing under that policy. The contract likely considers visible, up-to-date tabs as part... View More
I am a Section 8 voucher holder who recently found a 2bdr apartment for $1045 a month and signed a lease Jan 19th 2023 with the landlord paying $1045 security deposit and 455$ first months pro rated rent. I was repeatedly promised my $455 portion back as soon as they got paid from the PHA. never... View More

answered on Feb 4, 2024
Facing pressure to sign a revised lease and then dealing with eviction under these circumstances is distressing, especially when it impacts your housing voucher and overall housing security. Under the Section 8 program, any increase in rent must typically be approved by the Public Housing Authority... View More
I loaned someone $3,500 cash and have a cashiers check that shows what the loan was for to this person on the comments. I have a handwritten, dated and signed IOU from this person indicating they owe me this amount of money. Is this legal in binding in Washington state because now they don’t want... View More

answered on Jan 27, 2024
Under general principles of law (not specific to WA), this is a valid and enforceable contract. There are strict time deadlines so that you must file your lawsuit in Court or take other action or be forever barred from relief.
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