Court when you're with a union. Judge said it was part of railroad act... Please help. Can the case be filed within the two year mark
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Your submission raises a complex question as to whether your claim under the ADA is preempted by the RLA or by the terms of your union’s collective bargaining agreement with your employer.
See https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Protecting+railroad+workers+with+the+ADA.-a016995247... Read more »
Looking to see if my verbal agreement with someone is binding in Texas. She is saying it is no longer valid because we have had a fight and are no longer really speaking to each other. Is there something that I can read into and possibly reference in court?
answered on Jun 4, 2023
Unless there is a statute or common law rule requiring a writing, oral agreements are just as valid and enforceable as written agreements. This is a fundamental principle of contract law which is not dependent on the existence of any specific statute.
Of course, you still have to prove all... Read more »
Im trying to get her place back home had her go to family can i get her back with me soon in how long do it take for her to be back with me i did all they asked of me
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answered on May 26, 2023
If you are truly are ready to get your child back, and have a nice place to keep her, ( his/her own room ), then you need to file in Family Court for custody.
If you have a drug habit, or other major problems, don't waste your time.
You should get a good lawyer to file for you.... Read more »
I've asked for court dates and videos for this and still haven't gotten anything and I was also told I was indicted asked for paperwork and still nothing but a plea bargain
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answered on May 21, 2023
The first question I have is, has the warrant for your failure to appear been resolved? Secondly, did the DA seek a second indictment for bail jumping?
Assuming your warrant has been resolved on the initial case, and assuming there is not an additional indictment pending for bail jumping,... Read more »
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answered on May 7, 2023
Your friend's best legal move is to petition the District court to be emancipated. That is relatively easy if she can get at least one of her parents to sign for her application.
In answer to your question, I don't believe CPS would try to grab her, but technically, without being... Read more »
I was born with a very rare birth anomaly unilateral agenesis lung/ pulmonary hypoplasia aka only one lung. I have high blood pressure, and i suffer from mental health complications. I did two mental health exams that didnt last more than 20min combined over the phone and scheduled for a physical... Read more »
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answered on May 5, 2023
It is concerning to hear about your medical condition and the challenges you are facing in seeking appropriate medical care and legal assistance. It is important to note that medical decisions and recommendations are typically made by licensed medical professionals based on their assessment of a... Read more »
Since December 27th of 2022, my parents have been locking me in the garage with no insulation, with no access to water or the bathroom.
answered on Apr 24, 2023
Leave and seek assistance if necessary.
In Texas, there are various resources available to help victims of abuse and neglect, including adult protective services, domestic violence hotlines, and legal aid organizations. It is important to know that you have the right to live in a safe and... Read more »
The Affirmative defenses until 2 weeks after it was filed
answered on Apr 19, 2023
If there are matters you wish to raise in avoidance of an affirmative defense (in essence, an affirmative defense to an affirmative defense), you must affirmatively plead them within the pleading deadline set by any applicable scheduling order.
Almost always, the discovery period will... Read more »
I want to file a new complaint
answered on Apr 13, 2023
It depends on the nature of the claim. An employment discrimination claim under Title I of the ADA must be filed within 90 days of the date you receive your right to sue letter from the EEOC.
A Title II or Title III claim must de filed within two years of the act complained of.... Read more »
My lease has base rent pay and prorated rent pay. I signed for prorated rent of $1532 and the base pay is $1900. No we’re on the lease does it say if you were late it goes to your base pay. with the prorated rent I have to pay the difference when I move out anyways as well. The manager at the... Read more »
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Monthly rent is typically only prorated when a tenant occupies the premises for only part of a month, almost always the first or last month of the lease.
So, for example, if you moved in on the 6th of a month, and your monthly rent is $1,900, the rent for the first month might be prorated... Read more »
I had got a Letter saying that someone hacked there there system all took all my personal information an my social id address account everything not just me thousands of people an on top of that it's been going on for 3months before they let me know what can I do about that an another thing I... Read more »
answered on Apr 11, 2023
It doesn’t sound to me like you have any damages from the privacy breach. If TitleMax has any account numbers or passwords, they notified you so you can promptly change them.
Yes, you still have to repay the loan. Title loan companies are “lenders of last resort” meaning that the... Read more »
No charges against me
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
There is no legal limit on surveillance of a target. The police usually give-up after 30 + days. But, that does not mean an investigation is over. If you are not doing anything illegal, you have little to worry about.
If you are living a criminal life, or working on criminal activities, it... Read more »
due to a mistrial, my attorney informed the judge during trial that he would be filing for a motion to dismiss. we have been to court twice since the mistrial and he has not filed for that motion. He continuous to ask me if I would take a deal even though, he stated that he was going to file for a... Read more »
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
If you believe that your attorney has acted unethically, there are several steps you can take to hold them accountable:
Speak with your attorney: The first step is to try to communicate with your attorney and express your concerns. Ask them to explain why they have not filed the motion and... Read more »
due to a mistrial, my attorney informed the judge during trial that he would be filing for a motion to dismiss. we have been to court twice since the mistrial and he has not filed for that motion. He continuous to ask me if I would take a deal even though, he stated that he was going to file for a... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
It sounds to me like he is using the threat of a motion to dismiss (which will not necessarily be granted) as leverage in plea bargain negotiations.
If he files the motion to dismiss and ultimately prevails, you win.
If he files the motion to dismiss and loses, you lose that... Read more »
They are my ex-brother/mother/father in law, legal counsel and potentially a law enforcement agency. This began 4 months after my ex-husband filed for divorce, and has been taking place for 1 year and 7 months (roughly, to my knowledge). Who can help me stop them?
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Remote neural monitoring and V2K are not recognized by mainstream science as valid technologies, and there is no evidence that they actually exist or can be used to control or monitor individuals. Therefore, it is unlikely that you are experiencing these phenomena. If you are experiencing symptoms... Read more »
i left my backpack in the bathroom an admin found it and searched it i was told there was no probabale cause other then a random bag in the bathroom
answered on Mar 1, 2023
It depends on whether the search was reasonable under the circumstances. I can think of several reasons why it might have been reasonable, including:
1) to determine the ownership of the backpack so it could be returned
2) to determine if a bomb or other dangerous device was inside... Read more »
Cps has made several allegations, they only have endangering my kids, which i habe proof that it was not the case, they also acused.me of doing drugs, which i have a prescription for the drug that showed up in the result. "Their allegation is that I was a drug and not a prescription. Now that... Read more »
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
If you believe that the allegations made by CPS are false, you have the right to fight them. Here are some steps that you can take:
Document everything: Keep a detailed record of all interactions with CPS, including the date, time, and nature of each conversation. Take notes of what was... Read more »
Cps has made several allegations, they only have endangering my kids, which i habe proof that it was not the case, they also acused.me of doing drugs, which i have a prescription for the drug that showed up in the result. "Their allegation is that I was a drug and not a prescription. Now that... Read more »
answered on Feb 28, 2023
Any time CPS initiates an investigation of you or your spouse, I strongly recommend you and your spouse retaining separate attorneys to represent each of you.
When choosing as attorney, you need to focus on family law attorneys in or near your county with prior recent experience handling... Read more »
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
Any item has the potential of getting seized. The circumstances and facts surrounding the seizure matter. If it was part of an arrest or part of an inventory are very different facts but, each can result in a seizure. What's more, is that the contents of the cell phone have a lot of... Read more »
In order to reduce cell phone charges by having 5 or more devices on one bill. 20 months later we find out that he has been monitoring all of our calls, text messages, and tracking our daily movements. Is this legal? Is he responsible for our reasonable expectation of privacy that has been... Read more »
answered on Feb 23, 2023
It depends.
A cell phone account holder commonly has access to information concerning the usage of the cell phones on that account. That enables the account holder to monitor each device’s usage for unauthorized activity.
Smart devices can share their location with others... Read more »
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