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1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for California on
Q: I received an email from " Jerome Powell " saying the federal reserve bank has millions o dollars in my name . There

Supposedly their is a large fund from the imf that belongs to me , it's been going on for 4 yrs now . What are the chances it's real ? I have acct numbers docket numbers but where can I validate them

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Dec 27, 2021

It's almost certainly SPAM, but a lawyer would need to look at the actual email to tell one way or the other. Look at the email address from which it came. Does it end with .gov or .com? All government addresses should end with .gov. Also, if they ask you for your social security number or... View More

Q: Can congress form a city in a state by overriding state and local government
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 26, 2021

This question could be beyond the scope of this forum. Congress does have certain enumerated powers granted under Article I, which include collecting taxes, paying debts, providing for the common defense and general welfare, borrowing on the credit of the United States, regulating commerce, etc.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: My LLC got & spent $48k EIDL, but I'm now out of business & can't repay. If I dissolve b4 payment is due can I get out?

It's a business of one. The EIDL/SBA contract lists my LLC as the borrower but it's my name as the authorized signer and manager of the biz. Biz has no assets or collateral. If I close the biz can they come after me personally to repay EIDL? To get out of paying is there anything I must... View More

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Mar 2, 2021

You cannot dissolve the LLC unless you can swear under penalty of perjury that it owes no debts. But the answer to your question will depend on the language in the loan documentation you signed. That is your contract. A lawyer would have to guess what your documents say in order to answer your... View More

Q: I don't believe there is a process for federal referendum or initiatives?

For instance where the initiative process enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. - If you started at the state level could the citizens create legislation to have a federal referendum/initiative... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 7, 2021

It doesn’t work that way. There are two separate systems: the federal system, and the state system. There is no federal analog to an initiative process. It is not possible to begin an initiative process in the state and then have it transfer over to the federal level. The United States... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: in simpler terms , what is an adjudication hearing

what is adjudication hearing of a property or parcel of land that is need of cleaning that authorizes Board of Supervisors to re enter the property for a period of 1 year after hearing without any further hearing

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Nov 20, 2020

it is a hearing where a decision/ judgment/ order is made

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: I am a staff psychiatrist in one of the state hospitals in California. I want to work as a contractor with another state

hospital. I was told I have to wait 2 years after I resign from my current job in order to apply as a contractor with the state hospital. How is this legal? I am not involved in any negotiations, planning, arrangements or any policy-making relevant to physician contractors. My current job is as a... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Sep 25, 2020

California strongly protects employees' rights to move from one job to another, and prohibits such as a restraint of trade. Any attempt to do what your present employer is trying to do is a violation of Business and Professions Code section 16600.

It would be wise for you to seek out...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: An elected board member applies for a job in the school district.

Only after she is informed that her name will go forward for approval by the board does she resign from the board. The superintendent, who was hired by the board just a few weeks before, is in the uncomfortable position of putting her name forward. The job is that of being his assistant and he has... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 27, 2020

Ah, the old smell test. Maybe you should get your concern as an agenda item before the entire board. Nepotism in employment is not prohibited, in PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT. however, (unless your last name is Trump) it is frowned upon in Public employment.

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Q: My small town with a population less than 10K is on track to pay the city attorney 500K annually. Is this normal?
George W. Wolff
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George W. Wolff
answered on May 8, 2020

It does seem excessive.

Did they handle any litigation for the City?

Maybe they should put it out for bid?

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Municipal Law for California on
Q: Who does make sure cities in a state ( California) comply with state laws?
Michael Doland
Michael Doland
answered on Dec 24, 2019

Your question is too vague to permit any analysis. What laws?

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Government Contracts, Libel & Slander and Native American Law for California on
Q: I wanted to know what I can do about TANF in pala Ca.? They have stressed me to the point of being ill and depressed.

I have proof that they mistreated me and recordings, I know that they have a personal vendetta with me.

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Sep 10, 2019

You have to provide a lot more detail in order to get decent legal advice. This is probably not the best forum for getting an answer for you. Contact the County Bar Association in the county in which the local office of TANF is located, and ask for a civil rights attorney referral. The initial... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Won a Federal Government Purchase Order, Manufacturer not honoring their price quote they had provided us with initially

Hello, my firm won a Federal Government Purchase Order roughly $9k based on an initial quote received from a distributor of the goods who were in turn quoted by the manufacturer. Now that I have the PO on hand, manufacturer is not releasing the order because they are saying that they quoted the... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 11, 2019

Free practical advice offered for the last 41 years to people starting or operating small businesses:

The main difference between successful small businesses and those that fail within a relatively short period of time is good legal advice. The owners of most successful small businesses...
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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Banking, Federal Crimes and Government Contracts for California on
Q: The judge didn't appoint a guardian ad litem my lawyer ask for it they never said he could cash my checks what do I do

Judge stated that guardian only gave rides help with housing health care mange money he doesn't give me my checks I'm homeless no doctor need meds

Ronald Mahurin
Ronald Mahurin
answered on May 20, 2019

If the WCJ did not appoint a guardian then you have none and you should be cashing your checks, not someone else. Speak to the WC carrier and demand that the checks be sent directly to you. If someone then takes the checks and cashes them, it is a matter for the district attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Falsely accusation by a co-worker. My Manager and that co-worker are best friend.

I received a falsely accused complaint from a co-worker for pushing and hitting her. The accusation in fact comes right after another co-worker complaint about her best friend (aka her direct supervisor and my supervisor) because the supervisor gave her work to the lower level employee. I belong to... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on May 15, 2019

You need to speak to your union representative right away. These kinds of interpersonal conflicts are very difficult to prevail in given the politics involved and the fact that so many things are subject to interpretation. If the union does not provide you with the assistance you need, you should... View More

Q: Can your SSA number be used in any part of the USA State federal coding system? County codes?

This would include birth certificate # address and phone number.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Oct 18, 2018

I have no understanding as to what you are asking

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Domestic Violence and Government Contracts for California on
Q: US Citizen brought husband with CR1 Visa, he's physically, emotionally abusive, pressuring me to file i-751, what to do?

His true personality & intentions came out now in CA. He thought he was going to be granted the Permanent resident card instead he got 2yr conditional Visa. Main interest was to get his mother out of poverty & gain legal status for her. My life has been miserable for 1yr 1/2. He doesnt... View More

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Feb 19, 2018

To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.

It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK...
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Q: Can I abrogate an agreement for plaintiffs to accept a lump sum and together decide the allottments?

Three of us disabled persons have a suit against an apartment owner. I was trapped in broken elevator twice (27 minutes and 51 minutes), had to live in an outside hotel for months, and because the disabled lift was broken I missed medical appointments.

Before mediation I signed an agreement... View More

N. Munro Merrick
N. Munro Merrick
answered on Dec 21, 2017

You have an attorney. He should be able to answer all your questions. If you have a difference of opinion about whether your psychiatric problems should have been included in the mediation, tell him that. If you are not satisfied with his explanation, tell him that you want to get a second opinion... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Employment Discrimination and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Can I move case out of state in case of collusion? I don't live where case is filed. How can I proceed?

Is an employment issue. I appreciate any advice.

Thank you.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Apr 9, 2017

You can seek remedies such as sanctions motions or motions for recusal if there is collusion or another such injustice in your case, or you may seek a transfer of venue to another court in the same jurisdiction if applicable. But jurisdiction is not a dynamic notion and thus cannot be changed. More... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: The City of San Diego is not paying us (we are LLC) for a job that has been delivered. What can we do?

What is the best way to work with government when you do not have a PO#?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 30, 2017

You may have to file a claim for breach of contract, or you may need to sue. What does the contract say about resolving disputes? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Employment Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Can the government tell my brother and I we cannot share employees between our similar businesses when we share offices?

We share land and office space and have a few employees that take care of customers and we split the salary. We are being told we cannot bid contracts we have had for years if we don't change this. It seems to me that many companies including law offices that will split office space and hire... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 17, 2017

What is the basis for their decision? Are these special contracts? Are you a minority-owned company with special access to certain contracts? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: My boyfriend was volenteering at a local vet and was bitten by a cat that should have been put down two days prior.

He went septic within 24 hours, spent 8 days in the hospital and underwent three surgeries due to infection. We found out after an attempted suit that the vet wasnt insured. He was contracted with the county animal control at the time. So what i need to know is was he in any kind of violation for... View More

Amir Sam Dibaei
Amir Sam Dibaei
answered on Feb 16, 2017

You can go after the county if they represented the person to be a Veternarian.

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