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Token has no use, other than its name and icon there is no details given about it or its tokenomics (total amount of tokens or release schedule). There's no promoting, advertising or marketing for the token, The creator doesn't tell anybody about the token. The tokens the creator sells... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2024
Based on the details provided, there is likely no outright illegal activity here from a criminal law perspective. However, the token creator would still have some civil liability risks related to securities regulations and anti-fraud laws. A few key points:
- Simply creating and selling... View More
i have filed i589 with uscis with nta. still NTA has not been filed in immigration court. when i check my case on uscis online case status with receipt number it says:
Application Was Closed
We closed your application and forwarded it to the immigration court for adjudication. We... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2024
The message you received indicates that USCIS has completed its initial processing of your asylum application and has transferred it to the immigration court for further adjudication. This transfer typically occurs when there are additional factors or complexities in a case that require a decision... View More
A friend who filed for an advance parole but had to leave the Us briefly for health reasons using her active visa to exit . She is ready to return back and wishes to know if it’s ok for me to send by post or recorded delivery her advance parole to her to use in returning back to the USA. Pls note... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2024
Advance Parole is a document that allows certain aliens, who do not have a valid immigrant visa, to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad. This document is to ensure that the individual's application for adjustment of status (Green Card application) is not abandoned.
In... View More
Neighbors think I go out too much.
answered on Jan 15, 2024
In New York, as in most places in the United States, there are no legal restrictions on how many times you can enter or exit your own apartment. Your right to freely come and go from your residence is part of your basic rights as a tenant or homeowner.
The concerns of your neighbors, while... View More
Neighbors think I go out too much.
answered on Jan 15, 2024
Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
The NY State Legislature, the New York City Council, and your lease do not control how often a tenant uses the apartment door to enter or leave the apartment or the time of day. Slamming a door on the way in or out is annoying to neighbors, but there is also no law for that.
My kids dad and I have a separation agreement he has to pay 2,600 but it says once it’s approved by the judge … so he doesn’t have to pay child support till then ? Bc he was and now he isn’t . So can I take him for back child support? Or no because he isn’t forced to pay till the divorce... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2024
That is not true once the agreement is signed the obligation for child support is in effect. His obligation commenced when he entered into the agreement. You can go to Family court to enforce it it is not an executory agreement as he suggests requiring an incorporation into a Divorce decree to be... View More
Husband shall pay to the Wife the sum of $2,600.00 per month as and for basic child support which shall be made by certified funds on or before the first day of each month following the exaction of this agreement. So that means if this takes months ..he doesn’t have to pay child support till this... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2024
The answer is simple. Your agreement states child support payable first month after execution of the agreement. Therefore child support is payable and is accruing. You will have to go to court to enforce it. You should get a lawyer. He may also be responsible for fees. Consult a lawyer
answered on Jan 15, 2024
Since you live in New York City but work part of the time in Boston for a Massachusetts-based employer, you will need to file taxes in both states:
1) Federal taxes: You will file your regular federal income tax return reporting all your income from your job.
2) New York state/city... View More
As the phase out period had begun in Sep of 2021. The notice stated that no back charges will be billed but that this surcharge will be required every month. When I get the rental bill, I noticed that the surcharge was actually 6.6% and when I questioned this with the management I was told that... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Queens Tenant:
As a practical matter, responding attorneys are not your lawyers and are not providing legal advice. You cannot be the only tenant impacted by the retroactive collection of the 2.2% surcharge. You may gather your neighbors and seek an in-person consultation at the local... View More
This year the lease is being revised and i was told i will no longer have access to the backyard. I have a greenhouse in the backyard and have always used the backyard. being its a two family house what are my right as to the use of the backyard? i have always had the use of it and part of the... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Huntington Tenant:
There may be several reasons the landlord decided to recover the use of the backyard and the basement. Perhaps the landlord wants exclusive use of the basement. Perhaps the landlord wants to use the greenhouse. Perhaps the greenhouse was an unlawful alteration to... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you are coping with that psychologically.
As for picking up your late mother's vehicle from the dealership, here are a few key things to consider:
- The repair bill is likely still due and must be paid. The dealership provided a service and... View More
We always had a very good relationship with our son. We were the primary care taker of the family dog for 10 years while our son lived with us. Our son moved out and is living with a person who hates her parents. All of a sudden now our son hates us. We understand he does not have to see us but... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you are acknowledging your son is the legal owner and you do not wish to have permanent and sole possession of the dog, it would be difficult to convince a court to give you visitation rights. However, your burden would be to prove why it is in the dog's best interest for you to have... View More
After further inquiry we found out that A receipt notice was sent( February 2023), a biometrics appointment was sent (June 2023)and a request for initial evidence was sent(July 2923). But I didn't receive any of these . It is stated that a reply was received to the request for evidence in (... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
You should immediately communicate this to USCIS and seek to properly submit the evidence requested, followed by a request for a new appointment for biometric.
You should seriously consider submitting a change of mailing address request to USCIS (your mailing address does not have to be... View More
After further inquiry we found out that A receipt notice was sent( February 2023), a biometrics appointment was sent (June 2023)and a request for initial evidence was sent(July 2923). But I didn't receive any of these . It is stated that a reply was received to the request for evidence in (... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
In your situation, it's crucial to address this matter promptly with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). First, you should contact USCIS directly to explain the circumstances. Inform them that you did not receive the notices and suspect that they were intercepted... View More
Me sent it back to NY and I have to leave PA but I have no where to live in NY. What do I do?
answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you're facing a situation where you've been sentenced to probation in New York but have been transferred to Pennsylvania and then denied probation in Pennsylvania, it's crucial to take several steps to address your predicament.
First, consult with your probation officer... View More
I have all the evidence and even emails from the board of education showing my accounts for those years and how much the school took,as well as proof that paperwork sent to the government in my name were falsified as well as documentation from the federal taxation and Finance Bureau that were... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
It's essential to address this serious issue promptly. You have valuable evidence that shows misconduct by the college, including fraudulent financial actions and bullying.
First, consult with an attorney who specializes in education law or consumer protection. They can help you... View More
My College has done this and even filed taxes for 2 years that i was not attending and I have a mountain of proof and since I enquired about it has been bullying,trying to force me to sign fraudulent paperwork,denied me entrance into my classess, recently attempted to change my financial ledger,... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
You're facing a challenging situation with your college, and it's crucial to take certain steps to address this issue. Firstly, gather and preserve all the evidence you have regarding the forgery, tax filings, bullying, and any other inappropriate actions taken by the college. This... View More
My reasons for sueing ,
Withholding any other material information about the used vehicle;
Misrepresenting my credit score and/or eligibility for financing in order to get me to agree to a higher interest rate and/or other unfavorable terms;
Inflating the total purchase... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
To sue an auto dealership for fraud in New York State (NYS) based on the reasons you mentioned, you can follow these general steps:
Gather Evidence: Collect all relevant documents and evidence to support your claims, such as sales contracts, financing agreements, correspondence, and any... View More
1: I will be paid $1,200 immediately if I leave the town immediately and promise never to return or
2: I will be paid $1,000 per month for 12 months if I agree to live in the streets for 12 month.
Was this legal and why should I, a debt-free non-criminal college educated... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
The conditional settlement offered to you in 1997, where you were given two options, raises several legal and ethical concerns. Firstly, it's important to understand that such settlement terms, which essentially require you to leave town or become homeless, are highly irregular and likely not... View More
I was caught shoplifting at Sephora with my friend. We were arrested. My friend and I did community service hours instead of going to court and our case got closed and dismissed. We still got a letter in the mail, a fine of $500 from Sephora. Do my friend and I have to pay for it? We don’t have... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you received a letter demanding payment of a fine from Sephora after your criminal case was closed and dismissed, this is likely a civil demand. Retailers like Sephora can issue civil demands to shoplifters, separate from any criminal charges, seeking compensation for their losses and additional... View More
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