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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Connecticut on
Q: Question about what qualifies as "Work for Hire" with regard to copyright law

I'm a real estate photographer and the normal agreement I have with my clients is to grant them license to use the photos for purposes of marketing the property but I still own the copyright to all my photos. A client just contacted me to say that their company is now requiring photographers... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Mar 1, 2022

A photo can be a "work for hire" if you agree in writing that it is, even if you are an independent contractor not an employee.

If you have any bargaining power, you could add a provision that you have permission to use the photos as examples in marketing your photographic...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: I was wondering can someone legally keep my citizenship documents and refuse to give it to me?
Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Feb 18, 2022

It depends.

If there is a pending criminal case the judge may order a defendant to surrender one's passport. Secondly, a minor under 18 may not request one's passport for any reason from one's custodial parents or legal guardians.

If someone crosses the border and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Connecticut on
Q: what should i do when i'm in court

INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTINGA

Richard W. Noel
Richard W. Noel
answered on Feb 6, 2022

Bring an attorney. If you can't afford one, ask the court to appoint one.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Elder Law and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: Can Power of Attorney who is also named on the principal's bank account withdraw funds while principal is in hospice?

I am my father's power of attorney, healthcare representative, and conservator of his estate. He has decided to withdraw life support measures and will go into hospice with a life expectancy of about a week. He had to spend down assets to qualify for Medicaid and could not provide much for... View More

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answered on Feb 3, 2022

In most states, the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to make gifts on behalf of the principal is a "hot power", meaning it is not covered by general language in a POA. It must be specifically stated. Look for specific authority in the POA to make gifts and see if there are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Elder Law for Connecticut on
Q: Elderly, disabled mom taken advantage of financially by my brother.

This has been going on for at least 7 years, the biggest issue is him asking for “help” buying a house because he had/has terrible credit, no money and knew he couldn’t get a mortgage. So, the home is in her name only, she withdrew $50-60k from her IRA to cover the down pymt, closing,etc.and... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2022

If the house is in your mother's name, like you wrote, she does not need your brother's signature or permission to sell it.

You also report this abuse to the local Adult Protective Services office.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Connecticut on
Q: If I sprained my ankle due to an unsalted sidewalk at McDonald's is McDonald's liable to pay my ambulance ride and bills

I went to my local McDonald's yesterday around 5:30 in the afternoon it's been between 30-35°f so the ice is melting off the roof and freezing onto the sidewalk. And because of covid they only have one entrance. I ordered curbside but they took about 30 min so I decided to go inside and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 27, 2022

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the outcome of the investigation of the accident. Property owners and businesses could have their own policies and procedures for handling accidents that occur on their premises. If you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: Hi- splitting with my partner we are not married but have kids and assets together; need advice ASAP.

Deed on the house is under both our names loan is only under my name we have a car that is under his name but I drive and have made all the payments we also have two kids.

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answered on Jan 27, 2022

You can use the Find a Lawyer link above to find a lawyer in your area. You can search by practice areas.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can I use a virtual address to form my LLC in Connecticut?

I tried iPostal1 it was denied, my friend in the past used Regus but I’m not sure how valid that is

Joseph B. LaRocco
Joseph B. LaRocco
answered on Jan 25, 2022

Yes. The directions to filing provide as follows:

"PRINCIPAL OFFICE: Include street number, street name, city, state, and zip code. No P.O. Box."

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Also, in Connecticut a limited liability company must list the name and address of a registered agent with a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Connecticut on
Q: Does a life insurance policy have to be listed in probate?

I have been paying on a life insurance policy for my great uncle for over 20 years and am listed as the beneficiary, does this policy have to be listed in the probate proceedings?

Steven Basche
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answered on Jan 23, 2022

Not strictly speaking. Life insurance passes outside of probate. That said, the proceeds will probably need to be listed on the estate tax return. The proceeds may be included in your great uncle's estate, but unless the total is over 9.1 million (for 2022), no estate tax will be owed.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: I do got engaged from foreign country I want to know how to call her here for marriage
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
answered on Jan 22, 2022

You can bring her here on a fiance visa. That visa allows her to come here and you can get married within 90 days. You complete the various paperwork necessary for the application and submit it to USCIS and she gets an interview at the consulate in her country when the application is approved. At... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: If you were brought to the US by your mother who is a permanent resident with a green card and you also

If you were brought to the US by your mother

who is a permanent resident with a green card

and you also got a green card but your mum has

an issue to travel does that affect you too not to

travel

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Jan 20, 2022

Your parent's impediments for traveling abroad and back to the U.S. are not going to be obstacles for you unless your parent acquired the immigrant visa by fraud and you derived your status from your parent.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Connecticut on
Q: Hi I live in Connecticut I was denied my pistol permit today due to a misdeameanor drug charge

It was for less than 1 gram of weed I was never arrested just detained and ticketed it was also over 3 years ago just wondering if it is worth the appeal or what I should do im kind of stuck

Lindy R. Urso
Lindy R. Urso
answered on Jan 18, 2022

Rather than appeal, you may want to hire a lawyer to try to reopen that old ticket and withdraw guilty / nolo plea. Once it's gone, you can reapply. The problem happened because, when possession of weed was a Misdemeanor, it was a disqualifier for a permit. When they decriminalized... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: Do I have to give required notice prior to leaving during contract transition period?

My hospital contracted our physician group to a physician provider company. As a result, I was entered into a contract with this company but soon after hospital decided not to move forward with the company. Administration informed they are in the process of transitioning the contracts back to the... View More

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jan 11, 2022

Not enough information is provided to answer your question. You should contact an employment attorney in your area to review your original contract with the hospital, as well as the new contract you signed with the physician provider company. The language of the contracts will dictate what your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Connecticut on
Q: How do I find someone so I can purchase there patent
Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Jan 9, 2022

I would start by finding out who owns the patent. Most patents are assigned from the inventors to a company. Sometimes a patent is then assigned several times after that. The issued patent lists the assignee (owner) as of the date that the patent issues but does not get updated.

I would...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Is it illegal to scam someone with a promise of marriage to get citizenship in the US?

I am a senior on ssi for a disability. Fter spending a large amount of money then paying for citizenship in the US I was treated very bad and blocked then to be told she would talk to me if I sent her money again.

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jan 5, 2022

It is unclear how you are getting SSI Disability, since you seem unqualified, but more information is needed!

There must be reciprocal love and mutual moral support between a couple in order to commit to marriage as a matter of immigration law. If a foreigner marries a U.S. citizen...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: I have a friend from Brazil in the united states on a tourist visa. She was engaged but they have broken up.

Her sponsor is her ex's sister. They have been mistreating her and trying to get her to go back to him. There has not been physical violence but she works with her sponsor. She only wants out of her sponsor. She works hard and wants to stay in the united states but doesn't know what she... View More

Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
answered on Dec 31, 2021

Your friend needs to make sure she has her passport with her at all times to avoid any problems with the sponsor. You mention she has a sponsor but is on a visitor's visa and that she was engaged. Usually someone on a visitor's visa does not need a sponsor so it is a bit confusing when... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can I go back to court and request assistance from my ex-husband for Post Secondary education based on info below?

6. Post-Secondary Educational Support: The parties hereby agree that the Court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter for the purpose of entering Orders pertaining to the payment of post-secondary education expenses pursuant to the provisions of Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 46b-56c.

Linda Ann Subbloie
Linda Ann Subbloie
answered on Dec 29, 2021

Yes. That is the purpose of the language that states the court retains jurisdiction to enter orders for college or other post- secondary education costs. You will need to file a motion with the court and you both will have to fill out financial affidavits.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: My boss sent a email from work email to her personal it had my personal information such as SS, against policy can I sue
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answered on Dec 25, 2021

I strongly suggest you speak to an experienced lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction about this legal issue. Best of luck to you.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can daca holder who came to the age of 14 whose daca was aproved since it came out apply for green card after many years

Moved to the state in 2003

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Dec 9, 2021

Not based on DACA alone. Best wishes!

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: an Humanitarian visa can get denied because the reason is chronic depression?

- My mom lives is venezuela right now

- she does not have a tourist visa

- I will become a USA citizen in a few months

- I work as engineer in USA

- My mom take medication for depression

- my mom has a sister who committed suicide

- my mom is... View More

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Nov 25, 2021

You present a very long list of legal and personal issues that should be directed to a licensed practicing attorney familiar with that area of immigration law. Consider meeting in person or remotely via conference call or zoom.

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