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who owns a business in the US, and is looking to bid on a contract that is not in connection with critical infrastructure, does the government code section 2274.0102 still apply?
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Government Code section 2274.0102 focuses on restricting contracts with certain foreign-owned entities, particularly when it comes to critical infrastructure. Since the contract in question is not connected with critical infrastructure, this specific section might not apply directly.... View More 
I took my bicycle in for repairs and they said it fell over and broke a part
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
If you took your bicycle in for repairs and the shop damaged it by letting it fall over, you should not be responsible for paying for the damages they caused. Generally, repair shops have a duty of care to protect customers' property while it's in their possession. If they failed to do... View More
My husband and I were riding our bikes on a city trail, 6 days after an ice storm. The ice was gone everywhere after 4 warm days, but there was some still left under some overpasses, and it was very hard to see. Both my husband and I fell, I sustained 8 injuries to my knee which resulted in a... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Consider a free initial consult with a law firm without delay to confirm exact timetables for applicable notice of claim requirements for all possible agencies or entities involved. Prompt action could also be necessary to preserve any video surveillance data - a consult could also address those... View More
My husband and I were riding our bikes on a city trail, 6 days after an ice storm. The ice was gone everywhere after 4 warm days, but there was some still left under some overpasses, and it was very hard to see. Both my husband and I fell, I sustained 8 injuries to my knee which resulted in a... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
Generally, you have two years to file a lawsuit against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act. However, be aware that you normally must provide notice of the claim to the City or other governmental entity. Most of the time this notice MUST be done within 180 days, however, each... View More
My husband and I were riding our bikes on a city trail, 6 days after an ice storm. The ice was gone everywhere after 4 warm days, but there was some still left under some overpasses, and it was very hard to see. Both my husband and I fell, I sustained 8 injuries to my knee which resulted in a... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
If you want to sue a city for an accident due to negligence, such as an injury on a city's hike and bike trails, you must follow specific procedures and timelines due to the concept of governmental immunity and the requirements under the Texas Tort Claims Act (TTCA).
Before filing a... View More
US citizen daughter petitioning mom.
Dad is Permanent resident.
Will add dad in the I-864 form to help with income since I don’t make enough. But do I also need to show that my household also includes three US citizen sisters ?
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
When petitioning for your mother using Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), you generally do not need to include your U.S. citizen siblings as part of your household. The primary purpose of Form I-864 is to demonstrate that you, as the sponsor, have sufficient income and/or assets to support the... View More
I have to go back to my country of origin to take care of my aging father for a year or two. I plan on coming back to the USA as I own a house here, and my children and grandchild are here. I was told that if I was gone for a year I would forfeit my green card. If I return before the year is up how... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
You need to apply for a re-entry permit which may allow travel outside the US for up to two years. Support your application with medical records showing fathers illness and any evidence from Dad and Dad’s doctors establishing that your help and support would be indispensable to his recovery.
I have to go back to my country of origin to take care of my aging father for a year or two. I plan on coming back to the USA as I own a house here, and my children and grandchild are here. I was told that if I was gone for a year I would forfeit my green card. If I return before the year is up how... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
To avoid forfeiting your green card, you should not stay outside the USA for more than one year without proper documentation. If you need to be abroad for an extended period, you can apply for a re-entry permit before you leave, which allows you to stay outside the USA for up to two years without... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
Yes, you can travel to Puerto Rico with a valid work permit. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and travel to and from Puerto Rico is considered domestic travel. Therefore, a work permit issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) should be sufficient for travel to Puerto Rico.... View More
I felt I had to quit my job. I was expected to work in a small room with no air circulation and with a woman that doused herself with a strong perfume several times a day. I have allergies & presented employer with a doctor's statement that I can't work with chemicals/perfume.... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
Allergies can be, but are not necessarily, a disability. It depends on whether your allergies are so severe that you meet the legal definition of "disabled", i.e. an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person... View More
If I lease a vehicle in Texas, and then buy it out, either at the lease end or before, when and how much tax do I need to pay?
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answered on Jun 13, 2024
When you lease a vehicle in Texas, you pay sales tax on the monthly lease payments, not the full value of the car upfront. This tax is based on the payment amount and is usually included in your monthly lease bill. If you decide to buy out the vehicle before the lease ends or at the end of the... View More
Standard visitation schedule for this month of June 2024
answered on Jun 13, 2024
Under a Standard Possession schedule, the weekends in June are as follows:
Friday, June 7 was the 1st weekend of June.
Friday, June 14 starts the 2nd weekend of June. It's is also Father's Day weekend, so Father's get this weekend regardless if it would normally be... View More
The land we have lived on for over 40 years is still in the grandmothers name and the other siblings are trying to sell it. We have paid the taxes on it since the death of his father, except for maybe one year. One of our daughters also live on the property. We have cattle on the 25 acres also.
answered on Jun 13, 2024
I agree with Alisha. It sounds like you are an heir of your grandmother and that you may be a co-owner by inheritance of the property. The law refers to this as "tenants in common" meaning that more than one person owns the land. In that situation, any or all of the owners have the... View More
The land we have lived on for over 40 years is still in the grandmothers name and the other siblings are trying to sell it. We have paid the taxes on it since the death of his father, except for maybe one year. One of our daughters also live on the property. We have cattle on the 25 acres also.
answered on Jun 13, 2024
Adverse possession has many requirements to fulfill in order to claim. Hostile is one of those elements which means against the right of the true owner and without permission. Based on your question it sounds like you may have an ownership interest. It I am reading this correctly that would mean... View More
We have liability only. Camera is hanging on loosely bc of sun--so it is swinging--but you can see by the stripes of the street she is stationary. They say she moved into lane and also say the camera shows she is stopped partially in the other lane--I think that's just the positioning of... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2024
You may be able to do small claims, depending on the PD figure and the limit in Texas small claims. I hope your wife is okay. Since the claim does not appear to involve bodily injury, you could decide if the size of the property damage claim justifies having an expert look at the film to offer an... View More
We have liability only. Camera is hanging on loosely bc of sun--so it is swinging--but you can see by the stripes of the street she is stationary. They say she moved into lane and also say the camera shows she is stopped partially in the other lane--I think that's just the positioning of... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
An insurance company does not make "rulings." Its position may be that your wife is 50% responsible, but that is not a "ruling." If the amount in controversy is less than $20,000, you can sue the other driver in small claims court to secure a court ruling allocating the... View More
I never received the documents or instructions on my bond.so.I failed to check in with pretrial services upon my release.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Discovering that someone forged your signature on your PR bond document is a serious matter. This forgery could have significant implications for your case, especially since you did not receive the necessary documents or instructions to check in with pretrial services. It's essential to... View More
I never received the documents or instructions on my bond.so.I failed to check in with pretrial services upon my release.
answered on Jun 13, 2024
While your case cannot be dismissed on that basis, you definitely should bring the forgery to the attention of the court and provide it with the bond you actually did sign to secure your release from jail, especially if it was a cash bond. Many times, you can apply a cash bond to any fine assessed... View More
We both don't want to go to court to modify our divorce but both agreed to sign a notarized contract saying its lifted and he approves of the move with also knowing my exact where about with kids. Is this something we can do ourselves or do we need to get attorney involved to write up contract... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
A geographic restriction in a divorce decree is a COURT ORDER. The parties cannot modify a court order by agreement--even a written one. The agreement might be enough to prevent the most dire consequences of a subsequent motion for contempt or enforcement between the spouses, but there are... View More
Is there any legal defense a spouse would have against this tyranny?
answered on Jun 12, 2024
Yes. A spouse can file a petition for divorce on the ground of abandonment. TFC 6.005. The wife must prove the husband left with the intention of abandoning the wife and remained away for at least a year. In the divorce action, the wife will be entitled to a just and right division of the... View More
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