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Defendant states they will be prejudiced by incurring additional legal fees if Court grants filing of second amended complaint. I have not previously attached a copy of the contract to the complaint not expecting Defendant to vacillate between either denying the existence of one or denying the... View More 
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Alleging prejudice due to additional legal fees is a common argument in legal proceedings. In the context of opposing a motion to amend a complaint, if the defendant claims that allowing the amendment would result in incurring extra legal fees, the court may consider this as a factor. The court... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
If you rented a U-Haul and your friend, who was supposed to return it, instead stole it, resulting in GTA (Grand Theft Auto) charges against you, it's crucial to take immediate action. First, report the theft to the police and provide them with all relevant details, explaining that your friend... View More
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
In Kentucky, when you file for bankruptcy, whether your car can be taken depends on several factors. If there is a lien on your car, the creditor holding the lien has a right to repossess the vehicle if the loan is not paid. However, in a bankruptcy case, certain protections may apply.
If... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2023
The creditor with a lien on it can take it regardless of whether it is your only means of transportation. They have an ownership interest in it if they have a lien on it. Also, anyone who sues you and places a lien on property can take it, whether it is a tax lien, IRS lien, student loan, or... View More
My work place is gonna be being searched by an on going investigation of money laundering and prostitution and drugs.
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
When a workplace is subject to an ongoing investigation for various illegal activities, including money laundering, prostitution, and drug-related offenses, law enforcement authorities may conduct searches. During these searches, individuals on unsupervised probation may be asked to provide consent... View More
I entered into a contract which i believe was breached. Even though I submitted a copy of the contract with the Complaint the defendant's attorney still makes statements like "the purported" contract.
answered on Dec 27, 2023
No, but simply bc th ou think he is feigning ignorance bc you believe the contract has been breached doesn’t mean it actually has been breached. He’s getting a different story from his client most likely. The language he used is appropriate.
I entered into a contract which i believe was breached. Even though I submitted a copy of the contract with the Complaint the defendant's attorney still makes statements like "the purported" contract.
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In the context of a contract dispute in Kentucky, it is not uncommon for a defendant's attorney to use language like "the purported contract" as part of their legal strategy, even if a copy of the contract has been submitted with the Complaint. This may be a rhetorical or procedural... View More
I was my nephew's representative payee for his SSI. SSA started withholding money from my disability check due to overpayment they said my nephew had. I asked for waiver and they approved it, but they didn't reimburse me money they'd taken out of my check for 5 months. Can they do that??
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) approved your waiver for your nephew's SSI overpayment but did not reimburse the money they had already withheld from your disability check, it's important to address this issue directly with them. Typically, when a waiver is granted, it should... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
You have the right to see your records. Contact the office and find out why there's a glitch in accessing your records through the portal. If it's not in their control, ask them for a contact in the medical records vendor if there is one - some offices outsource their medical records... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Kentucky, your situation raises questions about patient rights and medical records access. If you were discharged from a pain management office and subsequently lost access to your patient portal, it's important to understand your rights regarding medical records.
Under the Health... View More
Is it only stricter fair use?
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
The key differences between Australian and United States copyright law are primarily found in the scope and interpretation of fair use, as well as the duration of copyright protection.
In the United States, copyright law provides a broad "fair use" doctrine, which allows for the... View More
I have belongings at my girlfriends house and she wont give the rest of my stuff back. If I ask her to let me get my stuff she'll say I'm harassing her, and thats nowhere near the case. We broke up last weekand she brought much of my stuff outside.
I had new items inside her... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Kentucky, retrieving your belongings from an ex-partner's property can be a delicate legal matter. If amicable resolution attempts fail, you have a couple of legal options to consider.
Firstly, you could file a small claims action if the value of your belongings is within the small... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
Proverbs, being part of the public domain, are generally not subject to copyright. They are considered age-old sayings that have been passed down through generations and are not attributed to a specific author.
Since proverbs are widely recognized as common cultural expressions, you can use... View More
My toddler went to visit a Kroger little clinic for a stomach ache and diarrhea that continued past a week. Woke up the next morning with a nose bleed, so we took her to the Emergency, where no one understood why she was prescribed azithromycin.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Where a health care provider
breaches the standard of care
and the breach causes harm, there may be a medical malpractice case.
Medical malpractice means that a health care provider violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another health care provider... View More
My 2.5 yo has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and autism. I have sole custody with visits at my discretion. Dad hasn’t seen child since 2021 and has called 6 times in over three months. Got served with child support and asked me to have someone adopt him so he could signs rights away and get... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
If you already have sole custody, it is highly unlikely he is going to be able to change that bc the standard of proof is a high threshold. Additionally, if you have been living in your state for more than six months, any custody action should be brought where you and the child reside. You are... View More
I once was told that a friend was offered a deal if he was to plead guilty. He would receive no points in his record after he completed his assigned course. But three-days later, was called in for a hearing and was handed out a 90 days suspension on top of that.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
What you describe is two fold. Part of the penalties (criminal) are administered and enforced by the Court. Other half of penalties (admin) are administered and enforced by Drivers Licensing. They are separate and distinct but the don’t give you this information when you are going through it.
I am writing a short story
I would like one of my lines to be
"Tell that you love me even if it’s a lie"
But blackbear IDCF song. Has a similar line in his song.
Is this considered a original?
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
Copyright law does protect the lyrics of a song, but it's important to understand the nuances. The protection generally covers the unique expression of ideas in the lyrics, not necessarily short phrases or common expressions. In your case, the line "Tell that you love me even if it’s a... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
In the United States, under Social Security Administration (SSA) rules, you may be eligible to receive benefits on your father's record if you were disabled before the age of 22 and are still disabled. The key factor is that your disability must have started before age 22. If you were disabled... View More
I saw games and Mangas use the code name "Red hood" and device a totally different character from DC red hood. Could I do the same if I want to use "just" the names of character like Doomsday, Nighthawk,Hawkeye, or winter soldier. And not their features and characteristics.... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
Using trademarked superhero names in your own story can be legally risky, especially if those names are well-known and closely associated with specific characters from major comic book publishers like DC or Marvel. Trademarks are designed to protect brand identity and prevent consumer confusion. If... View More
I would like to use this quote in my book
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare
But I got it/saw it on wedsites like goodsread, A-Z, and more. Can they legally come after me if I use such quotes from... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
Using a quote from a figure like William Shakespeare in your book is generally not a legal issue, especially considering Shakespeare's works are in the public domain. His works were published over 400 years ago, and any original copyright has long since expired.
However, when sourcing... View More
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