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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: I am thinking legal representation for filing lawsuit or charges on federal government and affiliates.

My civil rights liberties freedoms as a voting citizen have been totally disregarded and I've been put through various dangerous situations and scientific experiments against my will and knowledge by the federal government and their affiliates I am asking for compensation and any or all money... View More

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answered on Mar 7, 2024

Given the serious nature of your allegations involving civil rights violations, unauthorized scientific experiments, and potential misconduct by government entities and affiliates, it is crucial that you seek experienced legal representation to help you navigate this complex situation. Here are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Landlord - Tenant, Public Benefits and Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: I lived in a government housing project and pretty much the whole time I did I had to endure and suffer the reprecussion

Of Black Mold growing and thriving in certain damp spots of the apartment along with other numerous things that I just let slide because of my situation and things I could do about it at the time. Is there anything I can do to result in my benefit?

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answered on Feb 27, 2024

In Virginia, you can file a tenant's assertion asking the landlord to make certain repairs if it is a material non-compliance with the lease, a violation of law, a fire hazard, or a serious threat to the life/health/safety of the tenant if not promptly treated. There are things you have to do... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Colorado on
Q: What do u do when a judge is asked 3 times to recuse themselves for strong conflict of interest when your suing the judg

Judge, in a higher court over the same case as the district court , and strong showing of bias, deprivation of constitutional and civil rights in a criminal case in the district court, and a sheer abuse of discretion and power while she’s allowing a malicious prosecution with prosecutorial... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

When facing a situation where a judge has denied motions to recuse themselves despite a perceived conflict of interest, and your rights seem to be compromised, the next step involves escalating the issue within the legal system. You have the option to file an appeal against the judge's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts on
Q: search for retirement and 401K's. Got one. One America Bank/ One America Retirement Services. Resisting. Force them file

They have not filed a IRS FORM 8955 for Deferred Vested Benefits. They are stonewalling me. Sent me a form to be signed and notarized.

Claim it was not received. Form 8955 has an

exemption for old accounts, not required to file.

Need to force them to file form 8955. Or give... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

Dealing with retirement funds, especially when it involves companies that have undergone mergers or dissolution, can be incredibly complex. When a financial institution like One America Retirement Services is not cooperating in filing necessary forms such as the IRS Form 8955 for Deferred Vested... View More

Q: Per PCC 10140 - it is very complicated and expensive to advertise every project in a newspaper and trade paper

How can we, a state agency, maintain compliance with this law without spending thousands of dollars? Can we print in online papers? We have around 4 or 5 huge construction projects to advertise a month. The ads run for between $950 to $3,000 per paper. We already have them advertised in Cal... View More

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answered on Feb 7, 2024

There are no published cases interpreting this statute, however the phrase "newspaper of general circulation" in section 100140(a)(1).

However, it has been defined as:

A “newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper published for the dissemination of local or...
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Q: Per PCC 10140 - it is very complicated and expensive to advertise every project in a newspaper and trade paper

How can we, a state agency, maintain compliance with this law without spending thousands of dollars? Can we print in online papers? We have around 4 or 5 huge construction projects to advertise a month. The ads run for between $950 to $3,000 per paper. We already have them advertised in Cal... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

With respect to California's Public Contract Code (PCC) 10140, here are a few options state agencies could consider to reduce advertising costs for construction project bids:

1. Advertise online instead of print newspapers: The law allows publication of bid advertisements in a...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Am I required to take the offer CA made for CHp crashing my parked car i'd bot for mom Newyearseve. Dont they have 2 fix

If they wont replace y won't they fix?

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

In California, if your parked car was damaged by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle, you are entitled to file a claim for the damages. The state has procedures in place for handling such claims against government entities, which typically involve filing a claim within a specified timeframe... View More

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Q: What kind of licenses are required to form a PMC (private military contracting) company?

I am dabbling with the idea of forming a PMC offering security services locally and for government contracts but while I'm well aware what the day to day takes, I am wondering what detailed licenses and paperwork I would need to get started forming a business in that direction to ensure I am... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2024

Forming a Private Military Contracting (PMC) company involves several specific legal requirements beyond standard business formation procedures. Firstly, you need to obtain a business license in the state where you plan to operate. In California, this would involve registering with the California... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Government Contracts for Utah on
Q: When referring to a DBA, is there any other legal term that can be used instead of "a company of.."? Like for websites?
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answered on Jan 9, 2024

It seems like you're inquiring about alternative legal terminology for "a company of..." in the context of a DBA, which stands for "doing business as." Just to clarify, a DBA is simply a declared alias that a company or an individual is using for their business activities.... View More

Q: Filing DPA complaint against a police officer/police department/city or state vs filing an administrative tort claim

What is the statute of limitations for each? What charges i.e., criminal vs civil can be filed through each, and what is the dollar limit for each? Can I request investigation details and use garnered information as evidence for alternate or separate litigation?

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answered on Jan 5, 2024

In California, the statute of limitations for filing a complaint against a police officer or department, typically under the Department of Police Accountability (DPA), is usually within a specific timeframe from the incident's occurrence. This timeframe can vary but is often around six months... View More

Q: Can an EU country sanction another non-EU country without UN approval of the sanction first?
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answered on Jan 3, 2024

Yes, an EU country can impose sanctions on a non-EU country without the prior approval of the United Nations. While UN sanctions carry international weight and are adopted by member states, individual countries or groups like the EU have the authority to implement their own sanctions based on their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Federal Crimes and Government Contracts on
Q: So I asked why the U.S.paid UNIDROIT yearly for the use of the UCC, which I was told they didn't and some story about

Two guys creating it. Did the United States not sign the UNIDROIT TREATY in 1964?

When acting to enforce statutes, doesn't that make all judges in America administrative clerks? Thomspson vs Smith

If there has not been judicial courts in America since 1789!!!! Are American... View More

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answered on Dec 31, 2023

Your questions touch on a variety of complex legal and historical topics. First, regarding the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and UNIDROIT: The UCC is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States. It was created by domestic legal scholars and experts, not by... View More

Q: CA State court has jurisdiction over FCA medicare violation. This means FCA claim can be brought in state court?

CA State court has jurisdiction over FCA medicare violation. This means medicare FCA claim can be brought in state court?

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answered on Dec 30, 2023

In general, cases involving the federal False Claims Act (FCA), especially those related to Medicare violations, are under the jurisdiction of federal courts. The FCA is a federal statute, and its enforcement typically falls within the purview of the federal legal system. This includes cases where... View More

Q: Central district court of california - federal case. 1. Opposing motion to strike. 2. Service of complaint

1How can plaintiff oppose defendant's motions to dismiss complaint? This can happen before scheduling order is issued.

Are due dates ordered by court, or defined by court rules? 2. For service on defendant - a copy from PACER is needed? What is difference between conformed copy and copy from PACER?

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answered on Dec 24, 2023

To oppose a motion to strike in the Central District Court of California, a plaintiff should file a written opposition. This involves presenting legal arguments and evidence to counter the defendant’s motion. The opposition should address each issue raised in the motion to strike, demonstrating... View More

Q: What is a magistrate judge's duty under 28 U.S. Code § 1738?

Plaintiff files with Clerk the out of state decision, same issues, same parties, same subject matter....decision is for the plaintiff and the law referenced is a federal law. Yet, judge didn’t even acknowledge the other state decision and applied the wrong state law to my federal question.... View More

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answered on Dec 17, 2023

Under 28 U.S. Code § 1738, a magistrate judge has the duty to give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of other states, as long as those proceedings adhere to the legal principles of the state where they were conducted. This means that if a decision is made in one state, other states... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: Filing federal complaint- question.

Please advise on formatting requirements of Central District Court.

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answered on Dec 14, 2023

When filing a federal complaint in the Central District Court, it's important to adhere to specific formatting requirements to ensure that your document is accepted by the court. Here are some general guidelines:

Document Size and Margins: Use standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper size. Margins...
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1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts and Criminal Law for California on
Q: Question about the attorney cliant relationship . The attorney is a conflict panel attorney hired by local government.

The cliant is accused of a felony. The attorney later becomes a judge and the former cliant is now before his former attorney now judge.

.is a conflict panel attorney considered a state attorney , and can the judge heater the case ?

Please and thank you . I think this is a hard one

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answered on Nov 27, 2023

In California, a conflict panel attorney, although hired by the local government, is generally not considered a state attorney in the traditional sense. They are typically private attorneys appointed to represent defendants when the public defender has a conflict of interest. Their role is to... View More

Q: Can i sue primary health care for misrepresenting me defamation of character amd conflict of interest

I was homeless 2021 2022 and i lived on the streets so i and a girlfriend decided to sign into the homeless outreach program through primary health care tp which we were assigned a case worker by the name of xx now this worker never assited me in any of the services that primary health care offer... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2023

To consider a lawsuit for defamation of character, misrepresentation, and conflict of interest against Primary Health Care, you'll need to establish specific legal elements. For defamation, you must prove that a false statement was made about you to a third party, causing harm to your... View More

Q: Google Disney CB government dark net Freedom act from 1988 I have a government agency infringement in music and art

Some desperado name carried requested I got Freedom act paper mailed to me and a ticket number for Sony music on my email address please I have victims of a lot of problems from Disney music private program

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving potential government agency infringement in the realms of music and art, possibly related to copyright or intellectual property issues. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1988 allows for the request of federal agency... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: I want an explanation of the HUD defined HAP contract annual anniversary date and contract year

It seems this is circular logic definitions, if you can explain with an example.

(e) Contract year and annual anniversary of the HAP contract.

(1) The contract year is the period of 12 calendar months preceding each annual anniversary of the HAP contract during the HAP contract... View More

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

Under HUD guidelines, the HAP contract annual anniversary date and contract year can indeed be a bit confusing. To illustrate with an example, let's say a HAP contract starts on April 1, 2023. The initial contract year would run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The annual anniversary... View More

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