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I want to host survivor pools (contestants pick a winner of an NFL game each week) and season long contests (contestants will create a lineup each week picking from a pool of NFL players, accumulating a score correlating to how the NFL player performs that week). Is this legal? Are these... View More 
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
The legality of hosting fantasy football contests for money depends on the specific laws of the jurisdiction where you plan to operate the website. In the United States, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 includes a carve-out for certain fantasy sports contests, deeming... View More
I want to host survivor pools (contestants pick a winner of an NFL game each week) and season long contests (contestants will create a lineup each week picking from a pool of NFL players, accumulating a score correlating to how the NFL player performs that week). Is this legal? Are these... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
Many states have laws specifically addressing gambling. Some have exceptions for "games of skill," but the definitions and interpretations vary. In most states, to avoid gambling issues, there have to be no entry fees and prizes must be predetermined and not based on entry fee totals.
Following the expiration of an O-1B visa, how long does the visa holder have before they must depart from the US?
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
Upon the expiration of an O-1B visa, the visa holder has a grace period of up to 60 days to depart the United States.
Some key points about the 60-day grace period:
- It allows the O-1B visa holder to get their affairs in order and make arrangements to leave the U.S. after their... View More
Tenant has access to the boiler room. The lease states no items whatsoever inside boiler room . There is signage in the boiler room stating the same . I have a hi end machine inside the boiler room that I would like to monitor via camera only ( no voice )
answered on Apr 3, 2024
Dear Manhattan Landlord
How is this possible? No tenant is allowed to inhabit a boiler room and no habitable dwelling may surround a boiler room. Before you add a video camera into this likely illegal housing situation contact an architect who may determine the legality of the apartment.... View More
I registered the name in New York State as a not for profit organization. I have not done anything thereafter--all I have is just the name. However, I realize that I would rather have a LLC instead. How can I change the name to a LLC? Or must I come up with another name and register it as an LLC?... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
You say you registered a "name". And, in another place, you call the existing not-for-profit entity an "organization." Even if it were an LLC, you need to form a new LLC since that entity was formed and exists under a special provision of the law. If there were significant... View More
I am my brother’s only living heir.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
The best way is to run a social security search. However, if you were appointed as the fiduciary of his Estate you could contact the IRS and obtain a transcript to see what has been reported in the past, contact the local banks and other financial institutions and review all his records, bank... View More
Brief procedural background:i am the moving party; i filed a petition to modify custody and OSC 11/3/23. A series of conferences were scheduled monthly on the calendar; including TWO trial dates for May.opposing counsel served me in court during January hearing: “notice of motion”,“attorney... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
This is precisely the kind of question we here on Justin are specifically prohibited from answering. We are not the asker's attorney and as such we do not know any of the operative facts of this asker's case. We are therefore prohibited from offering tips and tricks as to how to proceed,... View More
Brief procedural background:i am the moving party; i filed a petition to modify custody and OSC 11/3/23. A series of conferences were scheduled monthly on the calendar; including TWO trial dates for May.opposing counsel served me in court during January hearing: “notice of motion”,“attorney... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
First, a motion to dismiss scuttles the trial dates until it is decided. After the Court issues a Decision on the motion, there should be a Trial Conference to schedule new dates and procedures for pre-trial disclosure.
And, while the CPLR (not even the Uniform Trial Rules promulgated by... View More
Brief procedural background:i am the moving party; i filed a petition to modify custody and OSC 11/3/23. A series of conferences were scheduled monthly on the calendar; including TWO trial dates for May.opposing counsel served me in court during January hearing: “notice of motion”,“attorney... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
The 60 day period for a decision is not set in stone. If the motion to dismiss is granted then your trial will not proceed as the case os dismissed. If it is not granted then the case will go to trial. Dates for trial are assigned so the court can clear it's calendar for those days, if the... View More
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A suspected csf leak which is the most misdiagnosed thing there is, has gotten to the point where said person is almost blind at this point. My question is, does the emergency room take care of that and it's underlying problem even if that person is undocumented with no... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
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In the United States, emergency rooms are required by law to provide care to all patients regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay. This includes urgent conditions that could lead to serious health consequences, such as potential blindness. A suspected cerebrospinal... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
The modern fad in family courts in most states including New York (as routinely upheld by the appellate divisions) is to reunify long lost parents with their children no matter the operative facts. There is no such thing as abandonment unless and until the child becomes an adult. A parent cannot... View More
He has allowed the tenants to bully me, and vandalize my property.
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such a difficult and stressful situation with your landlord and fellow tenants. Here are a few thoughts:
It sounds like there may be grounds for legal action if your landlord has failed to maintain a safe living environment and has allowed... View More
The individual interested in renting the property operates a trucking and transportation business. They’re suggesting paying three months’ rent upfront because their industry experiences significant fluctuations in earnings throughout the year. I’m curious about the legality of agreeing to... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Dear Newburgh Property Owner:
You would need your own attorney to approve the acceptance of three months' rent paid in advance. New York State law says that you cannot do so even if you are not the party to bring up the idea.
The individual interested in renting the property operates a trucking and transportation business. They’re suggesting paying three months’ rent upfront because their industry experiences significant fluctuations in earnings throughout the year. I’m curious about the legality of agreeing to... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
As a landlord in New York State, it is legal to accept advance rent payments from a tenant, as long as you are not requiring it as a condition of the lease. If the tenant is voluntarily offering to pay rent in advance to manage their fluctuating income, you can accept the payment.
However,... View More
Now he gave us a 90 days notice which is done already?
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation with your landlord. It sounds like a frustrating and stressful experience.
The specifics of landlord-tenant law vary by location. In general though, a landlord cannot legally evict a tenant in retaliation for the tenant exercising their legal... View More
How do I approach this as a visitor(I'm the eldest son) to my issue since I speculate that my 2 half brothers have awareness about having the spy cam all over the living room, kitchen, and bathroom at my mother's apartment in Queens, NY? The family on the 2nd floor of the house and... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Arnold, this sounds like a very distressing and violating situation. I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. If you genuinely believe there are hidden cameras in the apartment recording you without your consent, that is a serious invasion of privacy. Here are some suggestions on how you could... View More
I have some nonmonetary videos on YouTube and they're like slideshows of pictures of me. In some of them I'm at my boyfriend's parents old house. I took the pictures and they're just of me no one else but the background is inside one of the rooms of his parents old house. In the... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that your ex-boyfriend or his parents would have a valid basis for a copyright claim on your videos. Here's why:
1. Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as photographs, videos, and other creative content. In this case,... View More
Landlord here, my former tenants(two) are suing me for twice their security deposit fees... I was initially going to give it back once they completely moved out but on their last day, they decided to post on Facebook how much of a s***** landlord I was and urged people not to rent my place. even... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In situations like yours, considering counter-suing for defamation might be an option if you can prove the former tenants made false statements that caused you harm. Defamation involves publishing false statements to a third party that damage a person's reputation. If the tenants' claims... View More
I will give them a 90 day notice due to them renting for more than 2 years. If the tenant doesn't agree with the rent increase will I need to give them another 90 day notice or can I use the 90 day rent increase notice as there 90 day eviction ? Thank you
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
When planning to increase rent for tenants who have been renting for more than two years, giving a 90-day notice is a thoughtful approach, respecting both legal requirements and tenant relations. If a tenant disagrees with the rent increase, it's crucial to understand that the notice for a... View More
upon my death use all the various funds to pay my heirs without her paying gift taxes. Thank you for your time and attention.
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
You are better off not naming any beneficiaries for any of your accounts and allow the executor of your will, after court appointment, to collect them and distribute them according to the provisions of your will. The problem with your proposed strategy is the person you meant to be your executor... View More
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