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I worked for a vendor through another vendor and recently left to work directly for the main vendor. My contract with the first vendor included a non-compete clause with a one-year time restriction. Can the first vendor sue me for violating the non-compete?
My brother, his wife, and I jointly own a cabin that is not winterized, so it's closed from October until May. They plan to live in the cabin throughout the summer without discussing the matter with me, which is upsetting as we have always divided everything equally. My sister was once an... View More 
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
All tenants in common have the same rights of title and possession. Outside of filing suit for a Partition Sale, no other legal actions are available outside of criminal complaints for assault, etc. (which you do not want).
I co-own a cabin in Minnesota with my brother, who plans to live there because he sold his house, but he can't afford to buy me out yet. We share yearly costs for maintenance, lawn care, association fees, electricity, and insurance. I'm unhappy with him occupying the cabin without... View More
I co-own a cabin with my brother Mitch, whose name is on all the legal documents with mine. Mitch recently bought out our sister's share of the cabin. He and his wife sold their house and purchased another one in Arizona and now plan to stay at the cabin all summer. I would like to spend time... View More
In the state of Wisconsin, can my husband purchase a mortgage solely in his name if he has better credit, even though we are both living in the home? The property is currently under a land contract that is only in his name, which was established prior to our marriage. We have received conflicting... View More
I co-own a cabin with my sibling, and we currently share expenses evenly. My sibling, who lives in Arizona, wants to buy me out but has stated he can't afford to do so right now. He intends to spend the summer living at the cabin. Am I within my rights to charge him rent for his use of the... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2025
No, both of you are tenants in common. If a partition suit occurs, then you might ask for reimbursement of your expenses.
I am a beneficiary under a will in Wisconsin, which gives another beneficiary the first right of refusal on a property. However, there's no time frame specified in the will for them to exercise this right. They were notified about this right, but it has been 7 months with no response, despite... View More
I gave someone permission to use my car for a few weeks, but they've now had it for a few months. I verbally told them after the first month that I wanted it back and gave them until the end of that month to return it. Despite this, they still have not returned the car, and there is no written... View More
I stopped paying on my car loan, and as a result, the account was closed. I have the original title since I never registered the car. Can I sell the car even though I haven't communicated with the lender about the status of the loan?
I'm starting a YouTube channel and currently in the process of registering an LLC to protect myself, particularly against copyright strikes. The service I'm using is recommending additional items like obtaining an EIN and accounting software, but I'm unsure if I need these yet. I... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2025
Starting a YouTube channel through an LLC is a smart move for liability protection. For the initial setup, you'll need your Articles of Organization (filed with your state), an Operating Agreement outlining ownership and operations, and a separate business bank account to maintain the... View More
Is it unlawful to prevent 2 consenting adults from personal contact in the form of writing, phone calls/video chats, or in person meetings??
Example: Australian Hollywood TV celebrity-woman falls in love with American man . They each would like to have personal contact with each other by... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
This situation touches on fundamental rights to freedom of association and personal autonomy, which are protected under various international human rights frameworks and many national constitutions, including those of Australia and the United States.
Contract terms that excessively restrict... View More
ls and ceilings But one main issue is under old ownership the tenant above my apartment installed a bidet incorrectly and overflowed and water came through my bathroom ceiling. I mentioned my concern about mold and the maintenance man stated the building material were mold resistant. I advised the... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. While some questions here go unanswered, you could try reposting under Landlord/Tenant for better chances of a response. Good luck
Loan off what now are my legal obligations to the loan and does the bank need to file a lien release on the vehicle?
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
When a bank writes off your car loan as bad debt, it means the bank has deemed the debt unlikely to be collected and has removed it from their books. However, this does not absolve you of your responsibility to pay the loan. You are still legally obligated to repay the debt, and the bank or a... View More
I'm a salaried, contract employee. My agreement was for four years, with an optional fifth year. That fifth year was at the sole discretion of the company and they would provide "30 days' prior written notice (e-mail sufficing)".
I received notice they would pick up that... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2023
Under the facts you described, you are free to reject their untimely notice and end the contract, or you can waive the timing issue and continue working at the end of the four years in twelve days.
If you want to negotiate a new contract, be sure to carefully and clearly document that your... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2023
Since you would be the person to have signed the power of attorney, you can review the documents you have signed to determine if any of them give your agent power of attorney over you (ie a durable medical power of attorney).
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
In Wisconsin, it is not inherently illegal to offer a land contract at zero percent interest. A land contract is a legitimate arrangement where the seller finances the sale of a property to the buyer. The interest rate and terms of a land contract are typically negotiable between the parties... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
It Depends. (typical lawyer answer) It depends on what the contract says about modifications, does it require all parties to sign in order to modify? You have to read the contract because the terms will control modifications or extensions. If people don't sign, you cannot bind them to it.... View More
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answered on May 19, 2023
It depends on information which is not contained in your question. You can take the contract with the non-compete to an employment lawyer in or near the county where you want to work.
The FTC has proposed a rule that will make non-competes invalid across the United States when it goes into... View More
They have closed their doors and are under "restructuring. " They are working to finish install and start taking draws on account. What should I be doing to make sure they don't change their name, take the money and leave without providing service for 20 years?
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Don't pay them anything until they finish the install, you verify that the system is working as represented, and they give reasonable assurances of performance by posting a performance bond ensuring that they will provide all necessary maintenance services for 20 years as agreement.
Was roped into a 55,000 contract for solar panels because they made me sign for the paper copy of the contract. Didn't know I was signing the actual contract. Now they came to install solar panels did half the job and left. Ive been calling for over a month and just found out the company went... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Almost certainly. You clearly have claims for breach of contract, but you might also have claims under Wisconsin’s theft by contractor statute. All monies paid to a contractor by an owner for improvements constitute a trust fund in the hands of the contractor. These monies can only be used for... View More
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