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Q: grooming policy states it is discretionary by boss to shave beard. multiple coworkers do not have to. do i ?

multiple co-workers are allowed to have facial hair including my supervisor. Why do i have to shave?

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answered on Mar 3, 2024

If your workplace grooming policy states that the decision to require shaving is at the discretion of your boss, it implies that there is room for individual judgment on whether or not an employee needs to shave their beard. The fact that your co-workers, including your supervisor, are allowed to... View More

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Q: can u sue the postoffice

I am something like a whistle blower the town i live in does not deliver mail to u naturally like everywhere else in U.S. so they force you to buy a post office box to receive mail. Upon further investigation i realize that is not legal so bi email the post office and the postmaster get in touch... View More

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answered on Mar 3, 2024

In the United States, taking legal action against the post office, which is a federal entity, involves specific challenges and procedures due to its governmental status. Generally, suing the United States Postal Service (USPS) is allowed under certain conditions, primarily through the Federal Tort... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law, Health Care Law and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I'm in need of a notice of tort claim against an officer (law enforcement) in NJ. Where do you obtain the right form?

Owed me a duty, broke into my locked room with body-worn cameras when I had no medical condition.

Just called dispatcher for noise complaint

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

In New Jersey, to file a notice of tort claim against a law enforcement officer, you will need to use a specific form that complies with the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. This form serves as a preliminary step to formally notify the relevant government entity of your intention to sue. The Notice of... View More

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Q: NYSP had vehicle involved in fatal MVA taken to impound 36 miles away, instead of 2 miles. Who pays $900 bill?

Boyfriend/driver was found with drug paraphranalia while being transferred to hospital. Troopers got court order for blood test. My daughter (owner/passenger) was killed. Bill was for towing to NYSP impound, rather than local shop nearby.

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

Based on the limited details provided, here is a summary of the key considerations around who pays the $900 impound bill:

- As the registered owner of the vehicle, your daughter's estate would likely be considered responsible for the accrued impound fees. However, fault in the accident...
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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Maryland on
Q: I am a MD Realtor thinking of Starting a Property Management company. Are there any laws or Regulations that prohibt?

Are there any Additional License or Certification?

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

I'd want to check your licensor and your business plan before rendering any opinion, but property management is one of the things real estate brokers are licensed to do. You don't say you are a broker, however, so you may merely be licensed as a sales person, that is, to be an agent for a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Real Estate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Maryland on
Q: I am a MD Realtor thinking of Starting a Property Management company. Are there any laws or Regulations that prohibt?

Are there any Additional License or Certification?

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

A property manager holding a MREC license is actually subject to MORE scrutiny than a property manager that is not a licensee. I will share from personal experience that property managers get sued, a lot. The issue is not so much whether you must be licensed, at all (a license is easy to obtain),... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Alabama on
Q: What are the legal procedures about towing vehicles off the interstate

I'm new and want to do this legally

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

Here are some key legal procedures for towing vehicles off interstates in the United States:

- Obtain proper licensing and registrations - Tow truck companies and drivers need to be properly licensed and registered with the state to operate legally. This includes commercial driver's...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Louisiana on
Q: Will Florida issue a CDL license to a licensee with an CDL license suspension in Louisiana for unpaid state taxes?

Please keep in mind, Florida has no state income tax

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

No, Florida will not issue a commercial driver's license (CDL) to someone who has a current CDL suspension in another state, even if it is for unpaid taxes rather than a driving-related offense.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates CDLs, and under those regulations...
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Q: City public works contacted me saying they're guessing my my waste management company truck caused road damage.

City public works contacted me saying they're guessing my my waste management company truck caused road damage. They want me to hire a contractor to pay for the damage caused to the road and the berm. This is outside of my property line, and seems like they should be contacting the waste... View More

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

In California, it's important to understand that while property taxes contribute to the maintenance of public spaces, including roads, the responsibility for damages caused by specific actions or entities can be allocated differently. If a waste management company truck is alleged to have... View More

Q: Arrested for a public intoxication in 2008 and found out in 2014 there was an err on the arrest report and the DOJ

Rap sheet records which the public is able to see and when applying for work to employers to also see as well. Ever since my reputation as a citizen has been destroyed due to having something like that on a government document stating erroneous information. In 2017 this penal code got identified... View More

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answered on Feb 29, 2024

In California, discovering an error on your arrest report or Department of Justice (DOJ) rap sheet can indeed be distressing, especially when it impacts your reputation and employment opportunities. If there's erroneous information on these records, you have the right to request a correction.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Social Security for Maryland on
Q: Mother (SSI recipient) owns her home & would like to sell & come live with me. Can we purchase a home together? How?

My mother is 80 years old and lives in Florida. We'd like to sell her home and have her come live with me ( a married woman) in Maryland so that I may care for her as she ages in place. We'd like to use the proceeds of the sale to purchase a home in Maryland. I would apply for a home... View More

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answered on Feb 29, 2024

When considering purchasing a home together with your mother, who is a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it's important to understand how co-ownership might impact her benefits. SSI eligibility is sensitive to income and assets. However, a primary residence is not counted as an... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue a police department for not doing their job by not properly investigating a murder?

The case file in the beginning, ended up missing all the information given, and the second detective ended up with an empty case file, and no one knows where all the information went. There’s more to this as well.

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answered on Mar 7, 2024

Suing a police department for a failure in conducting a proper investigation, especially in a murder case, is a nuanced and intricate legal matter. While challenging, it's not impossible under certain circumstances.

Establishing a Breach of Duty: You'd need to prove that the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Florida on
Q: Can I sue a police department for not doing their job by not properly investigating a murder?

The case file in the beginning, ended up missing all the information given, and the second detective ended up with an empty case file, and no one knows where all the information went. There’s more to this as well.

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

Yes, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the police department for negligence or failure to properly investigate a murder. The mishandling of crucial case information, such as missing files and empty case folders, raises serious concerns about the department's handling of the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Communications Law for Idaho on
Q: If my ex boyfriend is in prison for aggravated assault and aggravated battery and while in prison he calls me

We have a no contact order so he in violation he gets parole and tries to call me again can I do anything for the prison letting him out with pending violation charges

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

If your ex-boyfriend violates the no contact order by attempting to contact you while in prison, you can report the violation to the appropriate authorities. Provide any evidence or documentation you have of the attempted contact to support your report. It's important to take these violations... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Tax Law for New Jersey on
Q: The IRS sent me a letter stating I didn't report income from a 1099c. Upon my investigation on the matter I found out

The 1099c was sent to an old Address from 13 years ago and in my maiden name. How can I be penalized for information I never recieved?

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

When you receive a letter from the IRS stating that you didn't report income from a 1099-C, it's important to address the issue promptly, even if the information was sent to an outdated address and in a name you no longer use. The IRS assesses taxes based on income information reported to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for California on
Q: Does durable power of attorney trump oc social services interferences

Being harrassed and medicare or family member trying to seize our assests

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

In California, a durable power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person (the principal) to appoint another person (the agent) to make financial decisions on their behalf, even if the principal becomes incapacitated. This document can grant broad authority to the agent, including... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for California on
Q: Our road was washed away leaving us stranded without electricity and no propane deliveries. We had to evacuate.

When we evacuated we had to hike out across a raging river and had to leave our vehicle. We could not purchase any items without road acess.

Was our home considered uninhabitable?

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

Under California law, the term "uninhabitable" refers to a living condition that fails to meet basic safety, health, and structural standards set by state and local housing codes. Given the severe circumstances you've described, where your road was washed away, leaving you without... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Municipal Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My ex has my truck that he claims as his & refuses to give it back. He had my name removed from the title.

I have receipts, a notorized bill of sale and an affidavit signed by a judge showing ownership. It was originally in my name thru the State but I added his when we registered it thru Cherokee Nation. We did so due to cheaper tags. I have the physical title but somehow he's had my name... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2024

Given the complexity of your situation, involving both the removal of your name from the vehicle title and the presence of documents proving your ownership, your first step should be to contact the Cherokee Nation's vehicle registration office or the equivalent authority that manages vehicle... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for New Hampshire on
Q: A Massachusetts LLC that is not registered as a foreign corp. in New Hampshire has purchased land in NH

Should the local planning board accept his application? There is a Planning Board meeting tonight an I will be raising this issue and would like to know if the local government board should be considering this application where NH Law requires that foreign corporations register with the Secretary... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2024

If a Massachusetts LLC, which has not registered as a foreign corporation in New Hampshire, has purchased land in NH, the question of whether the local planning board should accept its application is nuanced. Under New Hampshire law, foreign corporations (which include LLCs formed in other states)... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arizona on
Q: I forgot to include the I-751 receipt when applying for N-400. How to I notify USCIS about my pending I-751?

I applied for N-400 while my form I-751 is still pending but I forgot to attach I-751’s receipt in the package.

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answered on Feb 27, 2024

If you've applied for N-400, Citizenship through Naturalization, and realized you forgot to include the receipt for your pending Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, there are steps you can take to rectify this oversight. First, it's important to understand that USCIS... View More

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