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My boss tried to fire me by spreading false rumors that I was threatening and bullying coworkers. She falsely claimed in a group chat with other managers that I was a gangster and mentally unstable. The store HR representative accused me of being a warlock/witch who casts spells. After discovering... View More 
answered on Jun 28, 2024
Employment discrimination requires proof that your employer took adverse employment action against you based upon an unlawful reason such as your race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, or pregnancy. Your employer can lawfully take adverse employment against you based... View More
There was no fine issued.
answered on Jun 28, 2024
It depends on the language of the applicable Declarations, deed restrictions, and HOA rules. A lien impresses an obligation, such as a fine, on the property itself and gives a new Buyer notice of that obligation. But that obligation exists notwithstanding the recording of a lien. A fine imposed... View More
This is what I said to the landlord:
Good morning, I looked over the statement you send my husband and I. A lot of this doesn’t make sense or add up. There is no way we owe the apartments $2,133.45.
We were on no lease agreements and we left 8/1/2024. The amount here doesn’t... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2024
It would be unusual for someone to refer to someone else as their landlord and to occupy an apartment without a lease agreement of some sort. While it is legally possible to have an oral lease of less than one year, it would be extremely uncommon for an apartment complex to allow someone to occupy... View More
I have a valid driver's license and EAD card. My visa stamp on my passport is expired for re-entry.
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
To answer this question accurately, let's break down the key points:
1. OPT (Optional Practical Training) status
2. Travel to Puerto Rico
3. Return to mainland United States
4. Expired visa stamp
Here's the information you need:
1. Puerto... View More
This is in Dallas Texas. Need a lawyer to look over my commercial lease agreement - agreement is a Triple nnn lease. I want to know my rights as a tenant in respect to the expenses the landlord says I have to pay and also if I have a say in those expenses such as how much I want to pay, to whom is... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
In a typical triple net lease, a commercial tenant pays a pro rata share of the taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance expenses incurred by the landlord typically based on a ratio of the square footage of the space rented by the tenant divided by the total rentable square footage of the... View More
of country soon. We reapplied for re-delivering green card to my new address. It’s still being reviewed and it’s been 16 months since we reapplied. Is there anyway to travel to out of country ?
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
I understand your situation and the urgency to travel. Here's some information that may be helpful:
1. Emergency Travel Document: You might be able to apply for an I-131A, Emergency Travel Document, at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. This allows lawful permanent residents to return... View More
I was on a test drive in a car and someone pulled out infront of me . Their insurance has accepted full liability. They called and made me an offer to settle. I accepted verbally but have yet to sign anything. Can I rescind the offer and seek more compensation even though I did agree verbally?... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
It is possible that you could withdraw your acceptance, but it depends on several factors. How much time had passed between the time the incident occurred and the time the offer was made to you? Were you injured as a result of their insured driver, and if so, did you or were you seeking the... View More
My attorney urged me to sign despite my concerns after charging me 10,000 in advance having done no actual work,
answered on Jun 25, 2024
he two terms are not mutually exclusive. A case can be the result of a ticket and can be disposed of by deferred probation. T
When a case is a "ticket," that means the defendant has been issued a citation to appear (the "ticket") rather than being placed under arrest... View More
After signing bill of sale got approval of credit my bank financing I find online doc through DMV for efile of vehicle test detail mytxcar.org the car was here prior to my going to dealership_ and my history report states " title brand" through tax office here.
answered on Jun 25, 2024
Was shipping the vehicle from another state a "material" part of your agreement, or was it only incidental? Fraud typically involves a misrepresentation of a MATERIAL fact. Did you justifiably rely on the vehicle being shipped from another state for some reason? How did that reliance... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2024
What is a "motion to settle"?
Perhaps you mean a motion to dismiss pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement?
The parties to a case can always settle. In fact, most cases end in settlement between the parties. Sometimes, mediation is used as an ADR method to... View More
The title company claims there is no easement right of way agreement on record with the county, but the ROW agent says the pipeline is going through our property in September!
answered on Jun 24, 2024
If there is no recorded easement, you have plenty of time to file a lawsuit against the company that is threatening to put a pipeline on your property and to set a hearing for a temporary injunction before September.
Do not wait until it becomes an emergency or it will almost certainly cost... View More
We were both ticketed. She was originally going to be ticketed for no signal but ended up ticketed for no license after I left
answered on Jun 24, 2024
No. Taking a defensive driving course should not impact whether a jury finds that you caused a collision by following too closely. Similarly, the other driver being ticketed for no license will likely have no impact on whether she caused the collision.
On the other hand, evidence that you... View More
If I work for a texas company and my residence is still texas. But I work remotely, if I take my laptop and go work, let's say, in South Carolina for 2 weeks. Does that mess up taxes for the company? They are telling me that it does. But that doesnt make sense to me. I'm not moving.... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
You may be legally required to file a nonresident state income tax return in South Carolina. Texas, of course, has no state income tax. Most other US states, however, do. Each state has the power adopt its own laws in this regard. As a result, those laws differ from state to state. If you... View More
If I work for a texas company and my residence is still texas. But I work remotely, if I take my laptop and go work, let's say, in South Carolina for 2 weeks. Does that mess up taxes for the company? They are telling me that it does. But that doesnt make sense to me. I'm not moving.... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
This is an interesting tax law question. To provide a concise answer:
Generally, working remotely for 2 weeks in another state should not significantly impact your or your company's taxes, especially if you maintain your Texas residency. However, there are some nuances to consider:... View More
Hi, I am conducting some legal research for my firm. I am being asked to determine whether an CFP and Enrolled Agent has individual liability for alleged breach of fiduciary duty/breach of contract?
the situation is that a client is suing the accounting firm for breach of contract, breach... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
There is a reason you are being asked to do this research.
Some courts have held that a financial advisor can, but does not necessarily, owe fiduciary duties to a client. Other courts have held that, like all agents, a financial advisor does generally owe fiduciary duties to a client.... View More
I live in Texas and the temperature inside my unit reaches up to 81 degrees whenever the outside temperature is in the 90s. My bedroom is hotter than the rest of the unit and reaches 83 degrees. I have submitted a work order to the office and sent a certified letter with photos of the thermostat. I... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
The answer to your question depends heavily on local ordinances and the language of your lease agreement.
People were leasing space to live long before the invention of air conditioning. As a matter of common law and state law, there is no legal requirement that a leased space have working... View More
My girlfriend has very mentally abusive parents and she doesn't want to be anywhere near them. She has places she can stay but her main concern is being able to legally emancipate without their consent. They have prevented her from passing school by cutting off all forms of contact with... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
A parent must verify the petition unless both parents are unavailable or their whereabouts are unknown.
Your girlfriend must be at least 16 years of age and living apart from her parents and, most importantly, be self-supporting and managing her own financial affairs. One thing that... View More
my son was charged with aggravated sexual assault and given 82 years in prison but filed an appeal but his court appointed attorney hasn't communicated at all with him is this normal? i cant afford a private attorney for him I am afraid dead lines will be missed and he hasnt even spoken to him... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
Typically court-appointed attorneys do speak with their clients as needed. Because an appeal must be based on what is already "in the record," a court-appointed appellate attorney has much less need to speak with a client than the trial attorney did. By "in the record" I mean... View More
The reviewer denied my patent once claiming that my idea operated the same way as an existing product, once my lawyer better explained to him how it operates he agreed that he was wrong about it, but came back saying that if I combined two existing patents I could've get the idea to build my... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
This is an interesting and complex patent law question. To provide a thorough answer, I'll need to explain a few key concepts in patent law:
1. Novelty: For an invention to be patentable, it must be novel (new). If your invention is identical to a single prior art reference, it lacks... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To determine if a tire with a neon tread embedded at the legal wear point is patented, you'll need to conduct a patent search. Here's a concise approach:
1. Search the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database:
- Visit patents.google.com
- Use keywords like... View More
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