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We signed a contract for 3 years from September 2022 to September 2025 paid monthly for 36 months. However, we do not see enough new job applicants coming on their portal and even quality of job applicants has gone down. We are not getting any value from the service. When we contacted them that we... View More 
answered on Dec 4, 2024
An attorney who regularly deals with such contracts could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Based on the limited facts in the post, it looks like Monster raises a valid point in terms of the absence of a performance clause. If you reached out to attorneys for a thorough... View More
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The school requirements for admission is to complete prerequisites and have a bachelor degree with a cumulative gpa of 3.0 in all undergraduate coursework. This requirement is written on their website.
My transcript inserted two credentials of all my undergraduate... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
You could reach out to attorneys who handle such cases to discuss. However, keep in mind that in this type of matter, if a law firm handles in on an hourly basis instead of a contingency basis, that could mean legal fees - win or lose. The first thing to learn from law firms that handle such matter... View More
If a financial debt is owed by an employee, and is then wiped away within this contract, is that standard? Also a mention of not suing the company was noted within the contract, is that standard as well? Before termination, the week prior the employee was told that he was “doing good” and... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
A New Jersey employment attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for a week. You could repost your question with the category "Employment Law" included. But chances are, responses will probably be along the lines of setting up a consult to discuss the matter in more... View More
People made me sign a document. I can provide details but it would never be believed. I only know that people made me sign a document and then left my house quickly. I do not know who they were. I do not know what I signed. Is there any advice to me on finding out what I signed? Once again...... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2024
It sounds like a very troubling situation, and it's important to take action to protect yourself. The first thing you can do is check for any physical copies of the document in your home. Look through all your papers to see if there’s anything unfamiliar. If you can't find anything,... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
You need to retain an experienced civil litigation and bankruptcy attorney. Without knowing more facts, no one can provide meaningful advice. However, you are not a trained attorney and you are emotionally involved. Even a trained attorney is always told not to represent themselves in a legal... View More
NJ civil action. I could not complete interrogatories/discovery in time. What do I do? I have little to no resources. Discovery period is supposed to run until Sept 5, 2024.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Contact New Jersey Legal Services and find out if they will consider representing you. Good luck.
When contacted about a renewal I said I would not renew then, but possibly later in the year. The company then offered a discount which I still refused. I was then sent a renewal invoice which I contacted them to try to straighten it out. In response, they have sent that invoice to a collection... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2024
This really amounts to a small claim and I would not be worried about it and would print out the information that you sent prior to 60 days and my guess is they will do absolutely nothing about it.
Poa refuses to give a caregiver agreement and pay I live in New Jersey
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In New Jersey, it's illegal to record someone without their consent in places where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, like a home. This law is primarily focused on audio recordings, but video can also be invasive, especially if it captures private or intimate situations. If you... View More
Cont: for converting a garage into a 5th bedroom and also did so with knowing he only had a 4 bedroom septic tank. Is there any recourse I could employ against my inspection company at the time for failing to provide this information to me?
answered on Sep 19, 2023
The statute of limitations will most likely prevent a successful lawsuit.
Hello I talked to a solar company over a year ago and never went through with a project. I just had the guy come out for the estimate. Project was canceled with no work done that was over 8 months ago. A couple weeks ago I get a letter in the mail to make first payment on a $38,000 loan they took... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2023
Your situation can be resolved by an experienced civil litigation attorney. I have successfully handled a large number of these cases. This is a clear violation of the New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Act, the New Jersey Statute of Frauds, and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (which will... View More
i signed up june29, asked to delay start date. when new start date was approaching, i still could not attend. I asked the service for a refund and she refused. Am i able to get a refund even though i signed this contract?
answered on Aug 15, 2023
Your right to a refund should be outlined in the contract and/or supplemental documents supplied prior to signing the contract. Once the contract is signed new terms cannot be included unless the orginal documents permit this.
I need to establish an employer-employee relationship by appointing two other directors. What is the procedure that makes the appointments legal and substantive?
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answered on Aug 11, 2023
That is determined by the corporate formation documents and the operating agreement, which no one here can know. So you need to retain an experienced corporate attorney. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
I worked for few labs during covid testing. They are not paying me for my services. Amount is around 70k. I need a lawyer to work with me to recover those funds.
In past i have seen that labs hate to deal with lawyers n settle or pay asap. Plus i know few things about those labs work... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
It is difficult for attorneys here to respond with an offer of their services. This isn't set up like an attorney referral service - the format basically brief Q & A. One option, in addition to your own searches is the tab above, "Find a Lawyer," or the attorney referral services... View More
I have 53 ft semi dry van trailer i already paid more than $42k including down payment on this trailer because of business down fall i can't keep up with payments any more because of too high payment which is $1650 per month as per signed lease now leasing company is sending me threatning text... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
Clearly, this leasing company is in violation of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and is engaging in harassment tactics. Personally, I would file a lawsuit against them and seek damages plus attempt to get a restraining order against them. Then I would have the leverage to negotiate a... View More
We are in a process of eviction right now. We have been to court 2 times already. We owe less than 5 thousand dollars and are willing to pay it because we have kids and can't afford any where else at the moment. We haven't sign the lease because of the money we owe. So my question is, can... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Attorney fees for what? Your narrative is missing some important facts.
My landlord also filled out the application as if he were me. He was getting ready to receive over $15000 in my name, for a house that I was not going to reside in.
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Contact the District of NJ US Attorney's office. There are three vicinages in NJ, Newark, Trenton, and Camden. Call the closest one.
My Enterprise rental was returned July 3rd. After signing the contract, I noticed the rate was higher than in previous months ($30.40) instead of $22.50 (boyfriend is an employee). This amounts to being charged $110.60 more. What options if any, are available to recoup that money?
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
Yes, contracts may be invalidated or changed for a variety of reasons. For example, contracts may be subject to fraud, mistake, illegality, duress, undue influence, novation, etc. But rather than pursue a legal remedy, why not write a letter explaining what happened and see if you can resolve the... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2023
Without a more complete set of facts a meaningful response is not possible. Try either rewriting the question or setting up a virtual or in person consultation with an attorney who practices the field of law that you are dealing with. Good luck.
I own a rental car company. I rented a vehicle to a customer, she had no insurance and took my collision damage waiver, the vehicle was hit by a BMW loaner vehicle that was stolen from customer after she left the key in the car at her house. Her insurance company is covering 50% of the damage to... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
It will depend on the language of the release you signed when receiving partial payment. If not prevented by the terms of the release, you may sue the customer.
I found a car I thought I liked at a used car lot, so I put a deposit on it with the intention of coming back the next day. When I got there I noticed some pretty bad frame rust that wasn’t mentioned in the listing online. I no longer want the car, however when I put the deposit down the dealer... View More
answered on May 28, 2023
Demand a refund of your deposit. If not returned, contact the State of NJ Consumer Fraud Division.
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