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If you were in my shoes and hoping to get maximum compensated for the violation of my private information, what would be the best steps for me to take? THANKS!
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
If your personal information was compromised in the Zeroed-in Tech data breach, the first step is to secure your personal information. Change your passwords, monitor your credit reports, and be vigilant for signs of identity theft. This proactive approach can minimize potential damage.... View More 
I have a question about establishing an LLC in Texas. Is it possible for international students to form an LLC in the state, considering the restrictions on off-campus work? Specifically, if we hire employees from other countries to perform the work, is this a viable option? Additionally, if... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
First consult a TX business lawyer regarding non-citizens owning an LLC. F-1 student visa will only allow very passive involvement, and you cannot draw a salary or profit from the LLC. There are options through an LLC to petition for it's owner but it depends on the employment-authorized... View More
I have a question about establishing an LLC in Texas. Is it possible for international students to form an LLC in the state, considering the restrictions on off-campus work? Specifically, if we hire employees from other countries to perform the work, is this a viable option? Additionally, if... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
International students in Texas can establish an LLC, but it's important to navigate this carefully due to visa constraints. Your student visa status, typically an F-1, places limitations on off-campus employment. However, owning an LLC doesn't automatically equate to employment.... View More
Transfer of suit affecting parent child relationship after final hearing commenced to another county where I just filed for divorce.
The parties are the same in both cases: Grandmother vs Husband and Wife (SAPCR) and Wife vs. Husband and Grandmother (Divorce)
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Probably not. Proper venue is determined by the facts existing at or before a case is filed. A motion to transfer venue typically must be filed early in a case or it is waived. If a final hearing has already commenced in the first-filed SAPCR, it would not be judicially efficient to transfer the... View More
He never did he made me sign quit claim said now I'm off loan. He lied to me to refinance. He died house in foreclosure. Can I do anything?
answered on Dec 11, 2023
If the statute of limitations has not expired, you can sue your ex-husband's estate for the $10,000 you were supposed to receive.
Whether the statute of limitations has expired depends on the language of your divorce decree. Typically, a decree will set a within which a spouse is... View More
I am from Texas.What can I do to get another court appointed attorney?
answered on Dec 11, 2023
It depends upon the reason you fired your first court appointed attorney. While you have the absolute right to fire your attorney for any reason (good, bad, or indifferent), you are not necessarily entitled to the appointment of a replacement attorney. You will need to demonstrate to the court... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
A school administrator, school resource officer, or school district peace officer of a school district may refuse to allow a person to enter on or may eject a person from property under the district's control if the person refuses to leave peaceably on request and:
(1) the person... View More
I got hired by Xerox Corp. as a full time employee, however, I never received an email to complete my W4. No Orientation Day existed. I have received my first 3 paychecks through direct deposit but had no access to my paystubs until I figured it out later. When I got access to my paystubs I notice... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
I can't see how you have been substantially harmed by the company withholding a larger amount for income taxes since any overpayment will be refunded to you when you file your taxes. At best, you might be entitled to the interest you would have been able to earn on the difference between the... View More
I was in a minor rear ended accident in irving texas, the at fault driver fled the scene without sharing information. I have video of the crash . I called 911, later the cop called me and stated that other driver said he paid me cash on scene and has witnesses on that. Which is a lies. Did the... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
You would need to contact the police to find out if they believed him or not. While the at-fault driver most likely does not have the legal right or practical ability to make his insurance company deny your claim, an insurance company may decide on its own to deny a claim based on the facts... View More
Defendants served supplemental disclosures stating the type of document, (letter) and Bates-labeled number, but did not identify the date or year, to whom the letter was addressed or the sender, or carrier used for delivery, and they did not provide the document. Under Rule 194.2 would it be... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Documents within a party's possession, custody, or control which have not been produced in discovery or timely supplemented will likely be excluded from being introduced into evidence by that party unless one of the exceptions provided by the Rules applies. The trial court also has... View More
I brought my husband to an emergency room. We were denied care. He had a possible kidney stone and was in severe pain. The receptionist said their system was down and it was would take 45 min to an hour to receive care. I called 911 to the emergency room and EMS assisted my husband in the parking... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Under EMTALA, an emergency department of a hospital is required to provide a medical screening examination and appropriate health case to stabilize a patient if the hospital accepts Medicare reimbursement. Participating hospitals and physicians who negligently or intentionally violate the statute... View More
So I work for a big bank as a fraud invesitgator going on 4 years they did fingerprinting and background check before hiring me everything was fine. I went to enlist in Military an a background check was performed an they stated i have a active arrest warrant for tampering/w gov document. Im very... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
Discovering an unexpected warrant can be unsettling, especially when it's linked to actions you were not involved in. The first step in addressing this is to contact a lawyer. An attorney can help you understand the specifics of the warrant and advise on the best course of action.
In... View More
So I work for a big bank as a fraud invesitgator going on 4 years they did fingerprinting and background check before hiring me everything was fine. I went to enlist in Military an a background check was performed an they stated i have a active arrest warrant for tampering/w gov document. Im very... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Unfortunately, the statute of limitations is paused once a case is filed. However, you do have a right to a speedy trial. To avail yourself of that right you need to clear the warrant (this is something that an experienced criminal defense attorney should know how to do in the jurisdiction with the... View More
i have an ADA and requested an accommodation at work in regard to it. the accommodation is to be moved to a certain position that would allow to me to do my job better and i submitted paperwork filled out by my mental health provider to the HR department for this. they are now saying that there are... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Every ADA claim rests on its own particular facts and circumstances. So no one can definitively tell you what may happen in your particular case.
You are entitled to reasonable accommodations to be able to do your job with your disability as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on... View More
I don't do plus I was never asked or even told anything about this until my ex boss told me in text it was cause there was suspicion I was on drugs witch I wasn't
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
Your situation raises several legal concerns. Firstly, being terminated for damaging equipment you weren't operating seems unjust, especially if there's no evidence implicating you. It's important to review any employment contracts or company policies you were subject to, as they... View More
I don't do plus I was never asked or even told anything about this until my ex boss told me in text it was cause there was suspicion I was on drugs witch I wasn't
answered on Dec 8, 2023
If you know who falsely told your employer that you damaged a piece of equipment and/or were on drugs, you may have a viable claim for defamation against that individual.
With respect to your employer, in the absence of a written employment agreement that precludes your employer from... View More
Is there some type of respondents counter offer type form
answered on Dec 8, 2023
You can file a simple Motion to Compel Mediation.
In most counties throughout Texas, family law courts will enter a mediation order sua sponte without a specific request from either party because mediation is proven to be a very effective way to resolve family law disputes.
I... View More
We live in Texas in a home that I Inherited from my parents after we were married. The home was not completely paid for but came to me with the mortgage. I continued to pay that mortgage after I inherited the house. In Texas property acquired by gift or descent is considered “personal”, not... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Inherited personal property (for example, jewelry or furnishings) is separate property by definition. If sold, the cash proceeds of that sale remain separate property.
Inherited real property (for example, a home on land) is also separate property by definition. Just as with personal... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Ah, this is just business as usual. I have never come across a workers compensation doctor that was able to found an injury. And the ones that do dont tend to get re-hired by company's.
I would seek a second opinion from a different doctor, and inform your employer of the findings of... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
A herniated disc is a relatively common injury that can result from a work-related accident or several other possible causes. It can occur as a result of an acute trauma or develop gradually over time. Particularly in the latter case, it may go completely unnoticed by the patient and not produce... View More
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