Like ‘we walk in ralph lauren’ or in advertisement or just ‘vintage Ralph Lauren’ on our website?
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answered on May 7, 2023
It's important to be cautious when using another company's brand name in your marketing or on your website. In general, using a brand name in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation with your business may be considered trademark infringement. However, if you are simply selling... Read more »
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answered on May 7, 2023
You are only harming yourself by not being honest with your lawyer about this. Talk with your lawyer about it. This happens quite often. Perhaps there are expenses you aren't disclosing or are under-reporting. Maybe there are exemptions you haven't fully claimed. Maybe your Plan... Read more »
Can I keep the remainder of my home equity?
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answered on May 7, 2023
Yes, you should be able to do that once your Ch. 13 Plan is confirmed. The First Circuit has adopted the “complete snapshot rule” whereby the petition date sets the date for establishing exemptions. So, for instance, if a Chapter 13 debtor were to schedule his home at $300,000.00 with a... Read more »
My boyfriend was informed he was being sued as a co-defendent for items left at my house by a former friend of mine... but he does not live at my address. This person does not know his address... only that he stays at my house
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answered on Apr 26, 2023
Typically, service is made by leaving a summons & complaint at someone's "abode" or residence. Some types of actions require serving a defendant "in-hand", such as Contempt Motions usually. Small claims probably just requires abode service. The Plaintiff should have... Read more »
answered on Apr 26, 2023
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But as a general matter in any region, many attorneys are reluctant to speculate such dollar values. There are factors that distinguish one case from another - insurance carrier, venue where the case would be... Read more »
We were all drunk. They came, one with a gun and one without and threatened me and my family. I had a gun and told then to leave. A shot was fired by someone into the ground. They left. Who is most at fault?
answered on Apr 21, 2023
The answer depends on many factors. It really depends on the circumstances.
The law is RSA 627:4 Physical Force in Defense of a Person. –
I. A person is justified in using non-deadly force upon another person in order to defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably... Read more »
Say I filed chapter 7 and I owe $35,000 in credit card debt. I have no assets at the time that I file. Then three months after filing I inherit $120,000. Does the Trustee pay off your debts and then return to you what is left over? I wouldn't lose all that money if I only owe $35,000? Is that... Read more »
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answered on Apr 17, 2023
Before you file Bankruptcy under any chapter, consult competent counsel.
Property of the estate is defined by 11 USC § 541. It includes:
Any interest in property that would have been property of the estate if such interest
had been an interest of the debtor on the date... Read more »
also my contract was not right and also they had a vsi on there for 125 which that is what I thought but find out it is for 27 months never was told this also the whole contract did not make sense the money on the paper were not right just a lot wrong with this whole deal I stop paying after 5... Read more »
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answered on Apr 4, 2023
New cars and other new motor vehicles are covered by manufacturers' warranties. These warranties must follow the rules set by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (refer to the section on Warranties for more information). The manufacturer's warranty... Read more »
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
Transferring funds or assets could subject you (and recipients) to fraudulent transfer claims. If you have income or assets and even if you don't, I recommend you consult with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. You might not need to file bankruptcy; however, a good bankruptcy attorney will be... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
I assume that you owe the money. Consider your assets, i.e., what you own, such as a house and any other real property, automobiles, stocks and bonds, and any other debts you may have - other credit card debt, personal loans, mortgages, and income tax arrears immediately come to mind. Also... Read more »
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
What happens depends upon which chapter bankruptcy you file--most likely 7 or 13 and when you file. Certain liens and judgments can be voided under the Bankruptcy Code, e.g., 11 USC 522 (f). Section 522(f) allows a debtor “to avoid or ‘wipe out’ a valid
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
Judgments, when final, generally become liens against the debtor's real estate located in that state.
If a bankruptcy case is filed withn ninety days of the judgment's becoming a lien on the real estate, it may be voided in bankruptcy as a preferential transfer.
If... Read more »
answered on Mar 18, 2023
First, check with the Register of Deeds in your county to see whether a lien has been filed against your home. A great deal turns on whether you have a mortgage, as the mortgagee has a lien superior to anything the credit card company may have. If so, check the balance due on the mortgage against... Read more »
I owe a credit card Co. a lot, and they got a judgment. I recently received a court email saying that they have filed a writ of execution.
What exactly does that mean?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
I agree with Attorney Amann. The Writ of Execution is a court order granting the creditor to take possession of your property which is not exempt from the actions of creditors to collect debt. It can include filing with the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds to lien your property, or to go after... Read more »
I owe a credit card Co. a lot, and they got a judgment. I recently received a court email saying that they have filed a writ of execution.
What exactly does that mean?
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
A writ of execution is a formal document issued by a court that authorizes a sheriff to levy upon the property of a judgment debtor. RSA 527:12 (1997) (amended 2000); 5 R. Wiebusch, New Hampshire Practice, Civil Practice and Procedure § 60.02, at 474 (1998).
My firm's primary... Read more »
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
Doing Business As or d/b/a is akin to a Trade Name. So, you could be a NH, LLC d/b/a "Jack Sparrow Goods" or whatever name you have. If you're doing business in another state, there are several important things to consider such as registration in each state, taxes, consumer... Read more »
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
Yes, your sister who is a U.S. citizen can apply for you to become a permanent resident (obtain a Green Card) through a process called Family-Based Immigration. There are different categories of Family-Based Immigration, and the specific category that your sister would apply under would depend on... Read more »
answered on Feb 22, 2023
A US citizen sister can sponsor her sibling for a green card, but the wait time to get a visa is roughly 12 to 13 years, and if you are in the United States and want to adjust status, you have to be in a valid status in order to file for adjustment. If you are out of status at the time your visa... Read more »
We got the room for $114 each night. My husband's health isn't good so we can't go into a shelter he has a service dog.
answered on Feb 3, 2023
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your difficult situation. Here is a link to New Hampshire Legal Assistance.
https://www.nhla.org/legal
One of the categories they list under their legal assistance programs... Read more »
In 1964 my great grandmother was shot and killed by a man who was having a psychotic episode that included hallucinations. He had been released from a mental hospital just a few days before. This happened in New Hampshire. Can the hospital be held liable for prematurely releasing him?
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Unfortunately, the short answer is no. That is because of the statute of limitations. In other words, it's too late to bring a case as this happened almost 60 years ago.
If you were within the statute of limitations, this would have been a case worth investigating. If the hospital... Read more »
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