South Dakota Speeding Ticket

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: South Dakota

I am 19 I recently got a ticket for going 79 in a 65. I was driving my pare ts car and I am on their insurance. The have progressive.

I was wondering if it is at all possible to keep this ticket from effecting insurance rates.

I have a clean record prior to this incident.

Thanks.

South Dakota Speeding Ticket

Discovered Odometer Fraud- Before Buying

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: California
Found the car I wanted to buy, agreed on a price but seller went out of town for holiday weekend. Excited about my new car, I joined up on the manufacturerswebsiteam for owners and entered the VIN #. Looking through the service history I've discovered the seller is lying and trying to screw me over by the tune of at least 40,000 miles.
I was very lucky to have found this before giving him my $6,000.
I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas what I should do about what this guy is trying to get away with now?
P.s.- Apparently he works as a technician for the local dealer but is selling the car as an individual.
Thank you.

Discovered Odometer Fraud- Before Buying

Going to Court for Debt, Can I Still Avoid a Judgement

My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Maryland

Early August I received a summons to court for an old debt from portfolio recovery for about $800. I filed an intent to defend, but I planned to call and work out a payment plan. I ended up getting hospitalized and never got to calling them. I'm home, and things have settled down and now I realize my court date is coming up. It is on 9/10, here we are on a Friday evening of a holiday weekend, so i likely wont reach them until tuesday. I was going to offer to pay them $100 monthly until its paid off, but i dont know if were too close to the court date to work something out without going to court. I'd really love to avoid going to court and getting a judgement. If I do have to go to court, can you work out a payment plan there without getting a judgement against you?

Going to Court for Debt, Can I Still Avoid a Judgement

Some Advice First Timer.

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Pennsylvania.

I recently moved for a new position within a company. Along with my was my fiance and 1.5 year old daughter. My future mother in law wanted to come for a short period of time to help with settling in and watching the baby while we both got settled into our new jobs. Well she decided to make it permanent for herself. It wasnt bad until about a month ago she decided she was just going to do what she wanted and moved in 2 of her friends while my fiance and I was at work. We both came home to new adults along with their clothes. We both instructed them to all leave and they refused. After a call to the local police, they instructed us that they couldn't remove them that they would have to be evicted through the court system. I started researching the law in the mean time and determined they had to be given a 15 day notice to quit. Out of the kindness of my heart and maybe some stupidity I decided instead of 15 days I would do 30. I served them the paper on 8-29-18. I come home today to find prescription nacotics left on the kitchen table within reach of my 1.5 year old daughter. I'm not going to lie I came unglued. They also repediatly start arguments and have made threats to me including bodily harm. Also after serving them the notice to quit they have repeatedly went to the local casino every day since the papers were served. I now have the landlord on my behind for what is going on. I live in a 3 bedroom 1 bath house. There is 5 adults and my 1.5 year old daughter. Both me and my fiance are fed up and on the edge and about to loose it. The lease clearly only states my fiance me and 1 child on it. The owner of the property also knew about the mother in law coming down for a short period of time to help out. I also understand we are the master tenants and they are considered Subtenant and that we can legally evict them. Also is there any legality that I can change the 30 day notice to 15 to get them out sooner? I have a mess on my hands! We never seen any of this coming as my future mother in law and fiance mother has never done this to us in the past. Any and I mean any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated. Ive never had to do this and never dreamed of having to do this but I guess theres a first for everything.

I also recently learned that the one lady she moved in, is a drug addict. Not only could this put my job on the line more importantly put my daughters safety on the line.

Also lease is a month to month and we moved into the residence 5/1/18. I have paid all the bills and utilities to date.

Some Advice First Timer.

Adding Enforcement Costs to Money Judgment

My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: NY (NYC specifically)

I understand that a judgment creditor can apply to the court to add post judgment costs (such as process service, legal fees and other costs incurred in the pursuit of the debt) to an existing money judgment.

I thought this was called a Memorandum of Costs.

However, the court clerk had no idea what I was talking about.

For NYC, would someone kindly advise me of the name of this form and how to obtain one?

Thank you.

Adding Enforcement Costs to Money Judgment

Unregistered Vehicles: VC 4000(A): Purchased Used Car: Am I Liable

I bought a used car in March here in California. I left the dealership with expired tags showing and temporary registration doc on the windshield. Because of various delays in processing with the DMV, I ended up getting an "Expired Registration" violation 4000(a) VC.

1. I don't think the issuing officer was aware of the temp registration on the windshield.
2. The DMV rejected registration via the electronic system, forcing the dealership to send them paper forms in the mail in April.
3. I called the dealer in May, but was told to just be patient.
4. The DMV contacted the dealer in July, asking for verification of the VIN. I took the car back to the dealer to facilitate this.
5. Dealer confirms registration is "in-process" in the DMV database July 23, 2018.
6. Citation happens 8/5/2018.
7. DMV issues new reg for my car on 8/8/2018.

Enforcement agency says I am still vulnerable to citation under VC 4000(a) because I let the DMV take longer than 80 days to get me the tags after they received the app. Is this assertion true, in all aspects? By that I mean: a) is it me holding the bag, here? and b) is it the same vehicle code that makes me liable here [4000(a)]?

Unregistered Vehicles: VC 4000(A): Purchased Used Car: Am I Liable

Health Insurance: Mixed Up Primary and Secondary

My question involves insurance law for the state of: Florida


I really messed up. I am terrified because I was misinformed by several people and have been using a private (not Obamacare and not an employee plan just a plan I bought for $1288) a month instead of my Medicare A and B I received through SSDI. I became eligible back in October of 2017 but did not know until Feb 2018 and was told I missed the window for part D, and the counselor I spoke with told me just to use my private plan and to keep medicare so I don't face penalties later for part B. I originally bought the private plan that includes drug coverage in January of 2017. And I was told verbally at the Private Plan office that because they were the older plan they were primary. That was incorrect I just found out and now and am told that the private company will try to recoup all of their money back to October of 2017 and then all those people will have to try and get money from Medicare and if they don't will bill me. I am terrified, cannot eat or sleep. I had no idea I was doing the wrong thing. I have infusions that cost about $8000 a month so we are talking hundreds of thousands of dollars because I am very ill and get test and procedures all the time and doctor visits you name it. I don't know if I need a lawyer. I am scared to call my private plan without an advocate or lawyer. I don't know what to do. I don't know if I can qualify for required assurance because I am in a creditable covered plan and can get a medigap policy. No idea what's coming my way. SOS. Please help.

Health Insurance: Mixed Up Primary and Secondary

Estate Planning Strategies: Using a Trust to Leave Gifts to Children from a Prior Marriage

If I set up a QTIP and I have a large IRA that i want to leave my children becuase this is a second marriage, what is considered income for my wife if I die before 70 1/2. Can you create a trust that would pay my children when I die even if my wife is the beneficiery on my accounts?

Estate Planning Strategies: Using a Trust to Leave Gifts to Children from a Prior Marriage

Post-Discharge Issues Can I Add My Car to Bankruptcy

My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: Georgia

Hello,

On August 25th, I was in a car accident. I'm not sure if my car is totaled ( I'll find out soon) but in the event if it IS TOTALED, can I add my car to my chapter 7 which was discharged October 2017?

Next question, If I can add it to my bankruptcy , will by discharge date change? Or Will it still be October 2017?

Post-Discharge Issues Can I Add My Car to Bankruptcy

Help

So my situation is that my county is trying to charge me $50k for a drug charge that I got when I was 17 years old. I have no problem with that as I feel like it is only right to pay your debts and unfortunately this is mine. So my county has put me on a payment plan until the year 2060 at $100 a month. This is for the total sum of $53218 and this includes the interest. I recently touched base with the clerk and comptroller for my county to see if they were willing to settle out so I can get myself out of the system 100%. This was there response:




Thank you for contacting the Clerk & Comptroller in regards to inquiring about a settlement for your case 20xxxxxxxxx. After speaking with our legal department, we can offer a settlement payoff and close out the case and judgment for $50,000.

This is a breakdown of the fees that are left outstanding on the case are listed below.

$57,222.06 interest (judgment)

$50,255 Court Costs & satisfaction of judgment fees.

Total: $107,484.06




Now to me this is absolutely ridiculous. I did 8 years in prison for this charge and have since acquired a Military Brokerage and changed my life around. I am no longer that young kid with no direction in life. I have a purpose. I feel like they are taking full advantage of the situation and they are breaking the law by doing so. I have a signed contract with my payment plan and they are not honoring that contract and trying to add double what I actually owe. Is there anything I can do? This has to be illegal.

Help

Citation for Cutting Across a Driveway to Make a Turn

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Texas

There’s construction on this road I go to work, one side of the road is completely blocked and to continue on this road you either follow the traffic cones or you can make a turn to pass through a very large industrial lot. No signs are posted.

I got a citation for cutting across a driveway to make a turn with a court date, no fee is displayed which I assume I must go to court.


Never had any traffic tickets before and had no idea you can get a ticket for this. There are litteraly tons of people going through that lot.

Since I can’t just pay this online, what do I say to the judge about this?


I honestly don’t want my record messed up because of driving through a lot.
What implications does this ticket have on my driving record, insurance.premium, criminal record, etc.


Thank you.

Citation for Cutting Across a Driveway to Make a Turn

Retail Fraud Iii or Return Fraud

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan

The scenario is my partner purchased clothing from a thrift store, than attempted to return different clothing (that she legally owned) to the same thrift store using the same receipt. The store manger let the return take place, then confronted her in the parking lot. The police were called and she was arrested for retail Fraud, 3rd degree. My question is since the store didn't own the clothing she was returning, is this really retail fraud, given the Michigan law defines retail fraud (in part) as attempting to get a refund/exchange from an item that "was not paid for and belongs to the store"? The items attempted to return did NOT belong to the store. The relevant statue is MCL Section 750.356d. I completly understand that what she did was unethical, but was it "retail fraud", or does another statute fit this event?

Retail Fraud Iii or Return Fraud

Child Care: Production of Documents

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Michigan.
The ex's attorney has issued a subpoena to my place of employment requesting pay-stubs received in 2018 to date, employment contracts or agreements to terms of employment, etc... and Health insurance, life insurance, disability or any other type of benefits. I am currently sent a request a week later for a production of documents that is requesting the same information.

My question: Do I have to duplicate this same information if is already being requested in the subpoena?

Child Care: Production of Documents

Speeding Tickets: Radar: Beamwidth and Beam Spread

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: CA

Say a patrol car were sitting on an east shoulder of 4-lane freeway, hiding in front of a mountain, a few feet north of an overpass. Further assume, the patrol vehicle were facing north, checking speed of northbound traffic, via a rear antenna.

If beamwidth were 12 degrees and distance were 1000 feet, would beam spread be 210 feet?

Also, assume a street ran parallel to the freeway, featuring north-south traffic. Is it possible for the beam spread to cover that street's northbound traffic,too (assuming, of course, that it were within the beam spread's 210 feet)? Or can the rear antenna be adjusted to focus exclusively on northbound freeway lanes?

The RADAR unit is a Stalker DSR

https://www.stalkerradar.com/law_dsr.php

Speeding Tickets: Radar: Beamwidth and Beam Spread

Wrong to Power Struggle for My Car Keys

My question involves criminal law for the state of: IOWA

Wrong to Power Struggle for My Car Keys

Regarding Fraud - 66 Y/O Con Artist Stolen Thousands . Need Advice for Prosecution

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

Hello. This is my first time posting here. Hopefully you guys can steer me into the right direction. Long story short. My wife and I just bought a house in poor condition. One of the first things we needed done was to get flooring due to exposed plywood and concrete. On August, we found a carpet installer. He gave us a quote, due to zelle limitations, I droved to the branch and paid him by cash in the parking lot of wells fargo. I havent seen the man since. He did gave me a receipt but that was it. He keeps delaying the install and makes shitty excuses. A couple of days ago, I started to google his name and found out that he is a con artist. He been arrested and continue to con people out of there money. I gave him 1,200$ and sadly I accepted the lost but his crimes need to stop. According to google reviews, he just con two other people within 72 hours. He been doing this for years. I dont understand why he is not in jail. A couple of interesting stuff I came across was that he was ban from a carpet manufacturer due to him conning clients, evicted many times from non playing rent, a couple of judgements on him, and I talked to a couple of people on the phone that was con'ed by him. My goal is to get him back on court to prosecute him. Its disfusting how a man can continue to steal from family and bluntly get away from it.
All you need to google is " richard rokowski scam " all the conning is on the front page, also check image tab.
Type Richard rokowski channel 9 and you see him on the news confirming he owes people money! I DONT GET IT.
look under elite carpet services and under newest reviews and watch how buntly people are being scam by this old man?
Please some one steer me into the right direction. Im still in "good terms" with him. I just go alone with his lies but this need to stop. Please help.

Regarding Fraud - 66 Y/O Con Artist Stolen Thousands . Need Advice for Prosecution

Cleaning and Repairs: Lots of Questions Regarding Previous Landlord

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Texas

This is a multi-question post just so I can get a better grasp about where I stand, and to just be prepared "just in case". My wife and I just moved out of a home we leased for 18 months. The landlord very nit-picky and money hungry, so I'm playing out scenarios in my head of what could happen. To give background, after 12 months they offered only a 6-month renewal and said they would not renew further than that because they wanted to move back into home themselves. No problem, we signed the lease and started our search for a new home.

Landlord said that if we found somewhere before the end of lease that it would be okay (all conversations have been over text, and kept). We found a home to move into 1 month prior to the end of our lease, in essence we did not pay for the last month of the lease because he told us it would be okay to move early if we found something. So question 1 - if he decided to try to collect that last month's rent via small claims court, would he be able to? Would his text override the original contract/lease with new terms and therefore make the terms in original lease null and void?

Secondly, when we were moving, we had a considerable amount of expenses and I asked the landlord if he would consider allowing our security deposit to cover our last rent payment. He agreed to release $700 of the $1200 deposit towards rent, and we paid the remaining $650 for that month to cover the rest of that month's rent. This would leave $500 in our security deposit that would be released after final walk through. So question 2 - could he later request that extra $700 back via small claims court - or would his agreement to reduce our rent to $650 for that month make his request void?

While we were moving out I stayed in contact with him asking what he would like done prior to the walk through to make sure we could get the final $500 back. I asked what we should really focus on aside from just basic cleaning. He requested we trim the trees in the yard, haul off those limbs, make sure the yard is landscaped .. I thought it was weird that he'd be asking us to trim the trees, but figured no problem, and we hired professional landscapers to make sure it would be done properly for him - then had to pay extra to trim trees, and extra to haul them off. We paid nearly $200 for all that. He then told us he wanted us to get the carpets professionally deep cleaned and shampooed - he told us the local carpet cleaning company charged $160. Again, I was thinking he was asking a lot - previous properties I've rented were satisfied with cleaned/vacuumed carpets, but he wanted us to deep clean and shampoo them, and spend $160 to do it. Because of how nit-picky he is, we also go a quote from a professional cleaning company to meticulously clean the entire home, they quoted us $150. So, all of this expense would total out to $510 invested in hopes of getting back $500 ... It just didn't make sense to me. So, I decided to forfeit the $500 deposit and turn over the house as-is. The landscaping had already been done, we just did not do the deep cleaning. We told the landlord he could use the $500 remaining deposit to deep clean the way he wanted to - knowing that $500 was more than enough to get that alone done.

Here are a lot of questions - we turned the home over via text on Aug 16, and left the keys on the bar of the kitchen and locked the door behind us as we left. Does this constitute as the date we have turned over the home legally? If so, does he have 30-days from that date to send us an itemized breakdown of expenses IF he tries to claim that he spent more than $500 and wants to collect more? If once the 30-day mark comes and goes without hearing from him, can we assume we are in the clear of owing any additional funds? If he sends an itemized bill after the 30-day mark, can we legally state that he didn't get it to us in time and therefore he can't collect? ... Now, if he decides to take all this to small claims court instead, would it be enforced and a judgement made against us, or can we use that 30-day limit as a defense?

We did not leave damage, or excessive filth or anything like that. I just know how nit-picky he is, and he's made comments in the past about being retired with a lot of time on his hands so he doesn't mind taking things to court. I'm just trying to get ahead of the curve and know my options before the hypothetical becomes a reality.

Cleaning and Repairs: Lots of Questions Regarding Previous Landlord

Copyright Law: Intellectual Property Law

Is a piece of legislation intellectual property and can it be copied?

Copyright Law: Intellectual Property Law

Other Injuries: Accident

I was recently in an accident, at fault. The other driver said she was fine at the scene and drove her car home. Now she is claiming injuries, is there anything I can do? No police were involved, but I took many photos.

Other Injuries: Accident

Consumer Law Issues: Wedding Photographer Suing Me and Threatening to File Civil Injunction Against Me

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: California.

We hired a wedding Photographer on 7/5/18 and hired him for our wedding on 7/6/18 at San Francisco’s city hall. I paid him as agreed upon fee via Bank of America Zelle transfer funds app. He confirmed he received it and sent me a receipt for paid in full.

Initially we were impressed by his website’s online gallery and he was available for the shoot the following morning!

Upon meeting him at city hall, our first impressions was that he was friendly and professional.

We discussed taking certain photos in specific areas that we requested and we agreed to have pictures at the grand staircase, group picture with our friends and going to the Palace of Fine arts and Fort Point to take the remainder of the outdoor pictures. He agreed and assured us that he was free all day and we can come back to areas to take photos if we needed to.

We also discussed with him that we would like the pictures to be ready before our celebration in miami on 8-18-18 so we can share the moments with the rest of our friends and family that could not make it to our ceremony on 7/6/18. He reassured us that we should be getting preliminary highlights within a 48 hours and the rest of the photos will be available before our second event.

The photographer seemed very knowledgeable of city hall and knew which areas he wanted pictures of us in.

He took us to different areas of city hall and we took several photos under his direction. Our friends arrived and joined us for the ring exchange ceremony.

We thought everything was going smoothly and could not be happier that we had a Professional photographer take our pictures so we can share this day with our friends and family that could not be there to witness the ceremony.

We took a few photos at the bottom railing of the grand staircase but we requested for pictures in the center of the staircase. Photographer said it was too busy at the time and said we can come back later to take the photos.we didn’t argue with him and followed his direction.

Our friends that were there had also suggested to The photographer that they can assist with blocking out the staircase for our requested photo. Photographer reassured us again that “we can come back if we needed to”.

Then he suggested to go outside and take some pictures with our friends on the lawn area across the street from city hall.

Now that we were outside of city hall , Photographer wanted to head to the outdoor locations and continue to shoot. (We thought we were coming back to city hall to take the grand staircase picture later as mentioned by him ) .We followed his direction again and jumped into his van.

We drove towards the Palace of Fine arts and he doesn’t stop, instead he takes us to the other outdoor location at Fort Point. We were confused why he did that.

We arrived at Fort point and it was very bright and sunny! The whole time we were there we were both squinting our eyes because it was so bright. Photographer assured us that he had a Flash that would allow him to take pictures in bright settings.
As he was setting up his flash on the tripod, he noticed the flash was not functioning right and told us “ the battery is dying”. I was concerned about where he wanted us to stand for he picture because I was standing next to a “TOW AWAY “ sign and parking lane markings on the floor. I voiced my concerns about the background and the brightness affecting the pictures because we were literally squinting our eyes the entire time!

His response was “ I can edit that out”. He also decided to take our ring pictures with a mirror and told us how great the effect will be once was done with the picture. We continued to trust him and went along with his suggestions.

Photographer drove us back to city hall to only drop us off by the parking garage and we never got to take a picture centered at the grand staircase.

The following day, he sent me a text on my phone with two small pictures of the highlight pictures of our ceremony ( before and after some editing to remove the tow away signs ).
I told him “ they look great”. It was difficult to see the detail of the pictures because they were small. We were trying to be nice and hoping for better pictures when he releases the remainder of the photos. We also didn’t want to affect the outcome of the remainder of our photos in case we upset him.

Despite our first impressions of the first highlight photos he sent us, we patiently waited for the rest of the photos to be sent before reaching a final impression of his work.

Photographer did not deliver the pictures on time as we discussed. He knew we had plans for the pictures on 8-18-18 and he assured us that we will have the pictures ready before our second event on 8-18-18.

I received an email of the remainder photos on 8-25-18. And Photographer proceeds to contact me on 8/26/18 at 10 pm and sends me text messages on 8/27/18 asking if I had received his email with the remainder of the wedding photos and to inquire about the payment I initially sent him. He stated that his bank and Bank of America are looking into it .

I told him I will call my Bank of America and inquire about the status of the transferred funds of $600 on 7/6/18.

My bank tells me that the $600 transfer had expired due to the receiver not verifying the funds and accepting the funds. I was very surprised that I was not notified by The photographer about the financial situation. I was not notified by my bank that he did not accept the transfer of funds. I was unaware that the fee was returned to my account after 14 days from my initial payment.

I opened the email and briefly looked at the pictures from my phones web browser. The pictures were small and i decided to attempt to download them so I can see hem clearly.

To our surprise the pictures were WORSE THAN THE HIGHLIGHT PHOTOS!!! . The pictures had been over-edited ,our skin color were shades of orange, some had low resolution, some pictures of our faces were very blurry, the overall composition of the photos were not what we expected from a professional wedding photographer. Especially with the advertised photos he has on his websites.
We did not get the grand staircase picture, the group picture had either glare spots or he had debris on the lens which caused the pictures to have large discolored patches on our suits.
These photos by far were poor quality.

His final gallery of pictures for us included pictures with us squinting our eyes, not smiling when we should of been smiling, looking confused because we couldn’t hear his directions at times, our blazers were riding up on us, some had low resolution with our faces blurry faces and clothing blurry with the background clear and in detail. The group pictures had big glare spots or debris from his lens that affected the pictures. And it almost seemed like he changed the pictures to black and white and sepia tones so they can count as additional photos. This would have been ok had the picture been taken appropriately but they still had the debris and glare in the photos. most of the photos are not useable or worth printing .

Photographer did not acknowledge any responsibility for the quality of the photos and even admitted on a text conversation with me that he may of forgot about the discussed deadline. As for the grand staircase , we didn’t receive any with the grand staircase other than a few low resolution rail shots with our faces being blurry!
He continues to state that “ he thought he got the shot in the can” and at the same time says maybe he was “ bumped” while taking the photo. He confirmed that he only had 2 total pictures of us at the grandstair case. He sent me via text a picture of one of the only grand staircase shots and states he tried to crop someone out and it affected resolution. But he sends the picture to me via tex anyway . I reviewed that staircase picture and our faces were blurry, and there was garbage on the first step of the staircase. His response was yeah, I would have erased the garbage if I was going to give you that photo. This was very offensive to us as we thought the whole time he was with us for the photo shoot, that he was paying attention to details. It was a big surprise to see how he didn’t pay attention to details with the original pictures and seemed to rely on having to photoshop or edit the photos after.

We thought he had an eye for attention to details. WE WERE WRONG TO ASSUME THAT. HE EVEN GOT ONE OF OUR NAMES WRONG! He kept referring to my partner as “Andrew” and even NAMED OUR FILES “20180706eric&andrewsSFCH”.

My partners name is NOT Andrew, it’s Adrian. He could not even get that right!

We tried to communicate with The photographer about our dissappointment regarding the photos and he continued to standby his work and not offer any remediation for the disappointment. He stated “ i can’t make everyone happy!”

He requested for the $600 fee . I never said i was not going to pay him , and was hoping he would offer a resolution on the situation.
Instead he stated we can not work this out amicably and he will be filing a lawsuit against me.

I responded by telling him he is unprofessional . I also texted him that we will be posting a review of our experience with him. He followed with a text stating” You should google the precedence regarding unfounded negative reviews. One photographer last year was awarded in excess of $1million. California also sides with unfounded disparagements.“ along with a link to the Washington post article.

I asked him if he is threatening me? And he responded , “ no it’s legal precedence”.

He has also sent me a text stating he has filed lawsuit against me suing for $1600 and filed claim for $1,600 in SF SCC. He texted me that his attorneys will be following up with civil injunction and will be preparing for compensatory damages.

I contacted another independent wedding photographer to review the pictures that were produced by the initial wedding photographer.
After reviewing the photos, the independent wedding photographer concluded that the pictures were very bad quality. We have secured that independent photographer to come to court with us to provide their expert opinion of the photos taken. We also have witnesses from our wedding party that saw and heard us request to take the grandstair case pictures of us and he disregarded our requests head him tell us “ we can come back for those shots later”.

I would like to counter sue him for breach of contract and emotional distress. In the end he did not provide a decent picture of us at the grand staircase, or even a useable group photo as they all had discolored spots as mentioned, and he did not deliver the photos in time!

We are heartbroken about this experience. Any advice would help.

Consumer Law Issues: Wedding Photographer Suing Me and Threatening to File Civil Injunction Against Me

Repossession: How Long Does it Take After Default Before a Repo Man Shows Up

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Ga
I asked my lender to give me 2 more weeks to make a payment, but he told me I was too late. It is my intention to make my payment, but won't be able to to so until mid September. If the paper work is put in place say Friday (tomorrow, Aug. 31), how long before someone comes to my door?
Secondly, I was told they could get a court order and a deputy upon returning. What is the length of time before he/ she returns? My whole point is I WANT to pay, just fell on hard times and now as I am getting back on my feet, the lender wants to play hard ball. Oh... and if I make my payment before car is picked up, will this repossession be on my credit? Thanks to all who answer.

Repossession: How Long Does it Take After Default Before a Repo Man Shows Up

Consumer Law Issues: I Stole from a Corner Store

I stole something from a corner store. I went back to but somtging and someone came to me and told me I was caught on camera stealing and was banned. They didn't get my name or any of my information. They only have my picture.
Is there any change that could go on my record or could I be fined or anything? Or should I be okay as long as I don't go in that store (or tha chain of them)

Consumer Law Issues: I Stole from a Corner Store

In Order to Retrieve Personal Property is to Pay Fees or Sign Over Title Car Impounde

My question involves personal property located in the State of: North Carolina

In Order to Retrieve Personal Property is to Pay Fees or Sign Over Title Car Impounde

Legal Malpractice: Attorney Allowed Statute of Limitations to Run Out and Lost My Information

My question involves malpractice in the state of: MO

So the long and short of it: a doctor prescribed medication which was actually known to cause issues I currently have for a problem I actually did not have. I had been in a car accident prior and was seeing a neurologist to help with a TBI. The other doctor, not the neurologist, failed to look at my medical records and caused an auto-immune disorder that has left me unable to walk or use one of my hands quite frequently. When this first happened, less than a month after dealing with the doctor, my attorney advised me not to file until after my car accident was taken care of because you can't have two major cases going at the same time. However, the attorney then didn't contact me again for 3 months (I kept all the messages and contact history), only to tell me he lost my actual file due to allowing an associate to take it. He then proceeded to not contact me again for another 2 months, when I started asking what is going on literally every single week and what files were missing. It took him an entire year to recreate the file, but he not once filed in court for anything and then pushed me to take a settlement he agreed upon by taking even more time and forcing my hand. I have contacted other attorneys and even when they say I have a case, no one wants to go after an attorney who put my identity out there for theft, allowed statutes to run out on a doctor who actually almost killed me, and has allowed numerous other misdeeds. Is there anything I can do? He actually outright refused to file the accident in court (I have those messages as well) and kept pushing me to not file until he was done in regards to the doctor.

Legal Malpractice: Attorney Allowed Statute of Limitations to Run Out and Lost My Information

Statutory Rape

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Minnesota

Statutory Rape

Adoption of Children: Can My Husband Be Denied a Step Parent Adoption

My question involves adoption law for the State of: NEW YORK

Long story short... My father hates me and hates my husband. He is an abusive, controlling narcissist. He has tried everything including stalking and making threats to run him off. When I had enough of my father, I put my daughter in a daycare. (my parents provided childcare while we worked). My father was so angry about me putting my child in a daycare that he called his close friend.. who happened to be the social worker at my children's school. She thinks the world of my father and believed everything he said. She also works part time at Child Protective Services. He told her that he thought my husband used corporal punishment on my kids. that report was unfounded. He then called and told her that there was domestic violence in the home. That report was unfounded.. During all this, he became even more hostile. My oldest son went to live with his father to get away from it all, leading my father to start driving all the way down there to "check on him." My ex husband lives 45 minutes away. My father made time to go there every weekend but never could come to my house and check on my kids. I live around the corner from him. then, My youngest son started acting out in school. He then called and reported that my husband was smoking marijuana in front of my kids. He does smoke marijuana. My children never even knew he did, until my father told them that he did. My father systematically mind f*cked my middle son to believe that he will die if he comes to my house, so he refuses. If he comes over, he has panic attacks and throws up. He runs away and fights with other kids. Anyway, my husband told the cps worker outright that he does smoke weed and that he would fail a drug test if he took one. She made the report indicated. I appealed the finding and requested that the decision overturned. I just got a letter today stating that the request denied. It also states: "this means that we find the allegations to be relevant to you having certain kinds of jobs working with or around children or to you being a foster or adoptive parent."
Does this mean that my husband will not be able to adopt my daughter?? Her father (different than my 3 boys) is non existent. My husband is the only father she knows... He wanted to adopt her the day she was born..
How can I fight this??

Adoption of Children: Can My Husband Be Denied a Step Parent Adoption

What is the Defense for an Obstructed Stop Sign

This hypothetical situation involves a traffic ticket in the state of: California.

A motorist has been charged with failure to stop at a stop sign, 22450(a):

Quote:

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Quoting 22450

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(a) The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop at a limit line, if marked, otherwise before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.

If there is no limit line or crosswalk, the driver shall stop at the entrance to the intersecting roadway.

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There was no limit line marking at the intersection and the motorist did not see the stop sign. He cautiously rolled through the intersection, never stopping, and made a right turn. He was subsequently given a citation. Upon further inspection there was in fact a stop sign present but the sign itself was entirely obstructed by a tree. It would have been impossible for any reasonable motorist to see the sign.

What would be the legal basis for the motorist's defense?

This isn't a trick question or anything of the sort, I want to know where in the law it says/implies that the sign must be legible.

What is the Defense for an Obstructed Stop Sign

Security Deposits: Post 21 Day Security Deposit Return Regarding Cost of Damages Dispute

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of CA

I moved out of a house July 26th and there was damage (buckling) to the floor boards that I had no knowledge of because my bed was over it. The LL claimed it was my fault, and quoted to me and ex-roommates still living there separately that 500 is to be deducted from my deposit, and the rest returned.

My ex-roommates, fearing that the cost of repairs would be more, have held my deposit awaiting an actual invoice. The LL was notified of the damage by them, and he has yet to respond productively until today, he is now sending someone to get an estimate.

I am currently asking for my deposit minus the 500 estimated in damages by the LL, before the estimate comes, because the LL is sending their own person and it is very likely my ex-roommates told them the whole floor will have to be redone.

Can I demand my deposit minus the estimated deduction back (to ensure I don't get hit with more deductions in case the cost of repair is higher), and wash my hands of the situation? Does it matter that an estimate will be coming, if the estimate is after 21 days of me moving out?

Some potentially pertinent factors:

1. I was part of the original lease (beginning in SEP 2014 ending in SEP 2015), and went on verbal month-to-month, with documented evidence of request for a lease, without action on the part of the LL

2. Sometime after SEP 2015, when the 1 year lease expired, our LL said that our "property manager", who was our only point of contact and our acting property manager, was never actually our property manager, and that he (the LL) was our alleged property manager as well as the LL the whole time. There is evidence that 1. he wasn't and 2. he and the previous property manager have been egregiously negligent in their response time to our issue updates (including dead tree in that had grown into power lines, and a furnace that was so damaged it was flaming out into the closet it was contained in, damaging circuitry within the closet that has deactivated a light in the garage, strangely).

One complicating factor: The LL told the current tenants to resolve the deposit with me, and in a sense they have been holding what is my deposit, not the LL. BUT I was part of the original lease starting SEP 2014, so technically he's still withholding the deposits of the original renters, which I was one of (another has since moved out, and another still lives there). Given those complicating informalities, who legally is in possession of my deposit, and whose responsibility is it to return my deposit?

I hope I can resolve the issue without going to court, but also the damage I believe is already disputable as to whether it was my fault or not (buckling of the boards requires excess moisture or is the product of a low quality//shifting foundation). I am preparing to hard stop demand that I get my deposit minus the 500 quoted deduction to settle the dispute, and I am wondering if I have a good case to be unyielding and demand that (in my biased) compromise, if I have a good case to take the LL to court, or if I have no case and should wait for the late estimate and potential augmentation of the deduction to occur.

Thanks in advance for your time and help!

Security Deposits: Post 21 Day Security Deposit Return Regarding Cost of Damages Dispute

Other Issues: H1b Transfer After Grace Period Ended

Here is the quick background - Company A petitioned for an H1B in 2016, which was approved and became effective in October 2016 (and valid until August 2019). Unfortunately, I was laid off in July 2017, and have since been unemployed.

My question is - when I find employment with a new firm, am I able to simply transfer the H1B visa over to the new firm?

Other Issues: H1b Transfer After Grace Period Ended

Moving Out: Rent Was Increased but I Have Already Paid "Last Month's Rent"

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California

I was wondering if you could kindly help me.

I’ve been living in the same apartment in Los Angeles for almost 25 years.

I will be giving notice on September 1st to vacate the apartment since I will be moving to the East Coast.

When I first entered the apartment about 25 years ago, I was required to pay (a) first month’s rent ($1,200) (b) last month’s rent ($1,200), and (c) a security deposit equivalent to one month’s rent ($1,200).

The rent for the apartment in 1993 when I moved into the unit was $1,200.

However, the rent for the unit is now $2,400 per month.

Since I originally paid the last month’s rent ($1,200) back in 1993, can I claim that the landlord has already been paid for the last month and that I owe no money for the last month?

Or would I have to pay the difference in rent from the current rent amount ($2,400) and the amount I originally paid in 1993 ($1,200)?

In other words, would I have to pay $1,200?

Any assistance you could provide would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you very much for your kind attention, time and help!

Moving Out: Rent Was Increased but I Have Already Paid "Last Month's Rent"

Other Offenses: Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois.
I’m curious what the consequences are for a cop if he is 21 and dating a 17 (soon to be 18) year old.

Other Offenses: Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

Student Discipline: Student Wrongfully Accused of Being Under the Influence at School

My question involves education law in the State of: North Carolina.

I have a 16yr old cousin that's been told he cannot return to school until he takes a drug test and is evaluated by monarch or a daymark center for substance abuse.

Second day of school, after his weight lifting class, he started falling alot and couldn't walk due to leg pain and legs giving out on him. He fainted a couple of times at the school and my grandmother picked him up they took him to urgent care and he was diagnosed with a hamstring strain.

That afternoon his principal came to the house with papers for his parents letting them know he needed to be tested for drugs and evaluated before returning to school because they think he's on drugs.

This is a 16yr old boy that's spent his entire summer staying up all night playing video games and never eating like he should. Once school started back he also was put back on his adhd medication and started weight lifting without being physically active for almost 2 months.

Does the school have the right to make these accusations with no proof and keep him from school like this?

Student Discipline: Student Wrongfully Accused of Being Under the Influence at School

Estate Planning Strategies: Basic Answers to Start

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Texas
Just had this thrown in my lap by my 91 year old Dad. He had a talk with his banker today about his estate and ways to have the bills on the house paid until it could be cleaned up and sold. Forgive me I will try and be brief,
Have been living with my folks for three years helping care for them and until January was also working full time. Mom passed in April and altho Dad is in good health for his age he is worried. I have an older brother who lives in Cali and would not be able because of work to come out to Texas and take care of the estate so it will be my task.
My dad has always been someone who didnt want help and didnt want anyone stepping on his toes. However he is now somewhat feeble mentally. he functions fine just has forgetfullness at times etc. Today he griped me silly for not doing the estate planning, so now I wish to find options and solutions.
As far as I know, and I have not been allowed to see or know, my brother is named executor of the estate in my dads will. Question one is ...how then will I be able to take care of the estate? The estate will consist of a house worth several hundred thousand dollars after the mortgage is paid plus the value of nice furniture and content and his vehicle.
I assume the will needs to be filed for probate with the court, will I be able to at the time of filing start liquidating the assets in the house? And putting that money in a separate account. How long might I be waiting for the judge to hear the case and decide? Would I need to talk to him in the first place in order to do anything on the estate or will the Death Cert and Will be enough. I explained to dad that since I am not (probably) named on the will I cant do anything unless a judge allows it).
I also assume that Dads bank accts will be frozen, all the bills are auto deducted from those accts. As I have lived here helping them for several years i would have no place to go. Would I be able to continue to live here until the estate is disposed of?
That is my immediate concern....paying the bills here while I dispose of the estate and sell the house. I have been studying to get into IT but will need to find work and an apt. My parents wishes have always been that myself and my brother divide everything equally. I intend to honor their wishes.
yes, I do understand that I need to talk to an estate atty and there are several close by but of course closed now. Trying to find someone with a free first consultation if I can.
Thanks for reading and if any attys read this if you could just give a few ideas as to options i would really appreciate it. Like I said I had this thrown at me earlier.

Estate Planning Strategies: Basic Answers to Start

Social Security Issues: Fica Deducted by Employer but Not Remitted to Irs

Hi! I would like to seek assistance and answer to my question; If FICA deducted by Employer but not remitted to IRS can be refunded by the Employer back to the employees? Since 2014 to present we have been continuously deducted from our salary but payments and reports to IRS where not being submitted.

Hoping to get a helpful answer. Since i guess the employer does not have the capability to pay to IRS the employer & employee contribution, it might as well refund refund the amount they deducted to their employees. Please help! Thank you

Social Security Issues: Fica Deducted by Employer but Not Remitted to Irs

Stop Sign Height Mounting Requirements in California

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

I got a ticket this morning for failing to stop at a stop sign. I went back to the street to survey the area and realized I completely did not see the stop sign. The stop sign at this particular intersection for some reason is mounted extremely high up, about 10 feet off the ground high up on a pole. Furthermore, the sign is partially obstructed by a near by tree. I truly did not mean to not stop at the sign, and honestly feel that this stop sign is placed outside of ones normal vision range. The sign is literally placed almost twice as high as a normal stop sign. Is there any type of stop sign height mounting requirements in California which could allow me to fight this citation?

Stop Sign Height Mounting Requirements in California

Drug Possession: Past Marijuana and Firearm Possession

Hi, new to the forum here. I'm just curious if you can be charged for having been in possession of marijuana and a firearm in the past. I ask because I recently admitted myself to a clinic for anxiety/thought disorder brought upon by marijuana and am worried I'm in some sort of database now. And I do possess a permit to carry in the state of Minn. so if I'm ever asked by law enforcement why I admitted myself to a clinic(if I'm in any database) I would have to explain there was MJ use.

Drug Possession: Past Marijuana and Firearm Possession

Breaking a Lease: Breaking My Lease - Florida

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Florida
I have rented a house for a year and have had some issues. The issues have been brought to the landlord's attention. The refrigerator leaks and makes a horrible sound, the stove doesn't work, the house has no heat. We are getting into a new lease year and things have gotten bad in the area. We have a trailer park behind our house that the landlord also owns and there was recently a murder in the park. As well as our house just got broken into. There is also as of late been a lot people coming through that we have no idea who they are. We are questioning our safety as we have recently installed 5 security cameras and still don't feel safe. Also nothing has been done with the appliances. When asking about the safety of where we are living the landlord blew it off. I also don't believe the house we are living in is up to code either. And yet my landlord wants to raise my rent another $50.00 a month for the new rental period. We are really wanting to move but it is going to take us some time into the new lease period. Do I have valid reasons for breaking my lease?:(

Breaking a Lease: Breaking My Lease - Florida

VC 38300 Citation in a Non Off-Road Vehicle, Not on Public Land

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

I received a citation today for apparently not stopping fully at a stop sign in San Francisco, California. I was driving my normal personal car, on a normal city street. The officer issued me a citation for

VC 38300 : It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to disobey any sign, signal, or traffic control device placed or maintained pursuant to Section 38280.

From what I understand, Section 38280 is designated for off road vehicles, on public lands. I realize the officer was giving me a bit of a break by issuing a non moving violation, but I truly believe I fully stopped and I can not afford a $238 ticket. Can I fight this in a trial by simply saying that I was not driving an off road vehicle on public land? What are my chances of winning this? Any advice is greatly appreciated here.

VC 38300 Citation in a Non Off-Road Vehicle, Not on Public Land

Construction Delays: Sun City West Lease Problem for Construction Due to Lease Holder

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of:
Arizona, Sun City West
We have a signed lease until Jan 31 2019.
We wish to build a casita onto our property ($70k+) and then add an entertainment patio (40k+)-- entire entertainment patio addition
Person who signed lease wants us to lower her signed lease payment $100 per week while building, we said $100 per month.

Doesnt matter to us if she stays or leaves (break the lease with no penalties) we have offered but we've already paid the contractor to start the build immediately.
In the end the property will be greatly enhanced (of course) and she would have ability to use the new additions, patio etc AND we've said we would extend her contract until Dec 31, 2019. She say NO BUILDING while she is leasing??

Yes, she did know before she moved in we were planning on patio addition (but it is NOT in writing on the rental contract). And, she sat out on the back patio with my husband and myself as we were at our home staking out and measuring where the casitia and patio edges would be. This was a known build that was to take place. And, I DO have a text/email to the property manager in May of 2017 saying we need to REMIND the new tenant (sorry spell check problem with email calling it remnants) of the patio addition when she moves in on August 1st:
"We WILL need the cooperation of new remnants (tenant) while we place in a new patio. If you know someone to draw up various plans the lets get on it and we are ready to put in $30k for a dream patio immediately.".

So... as a owner am I able to continue the building project. This project enhancement should NOT hurt the premises she is living in and the casita is 15-16 feet away from the home she occupies. The closest thing in the signed contract having to do with this situation is listed below:
"Vll. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

The Landlord(s) shall at all times keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition, particularly maintaining in good working order, all plumbing (excluding water softeners), electrical and mechanical facilities which are one and a part of the premises"

Construction Delays: Sun City West Lease Problem for Construction Due to Lease Holder

Landlord Delaying Move in Date

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New York.
I signed a lease, paid the deposit, etc for an apt in NYC 6 weeks before my intended move in date. Just 3 days before move in date, the apt manager called me that the current tenant is not moving out, and my move in date may be deferred for a month.
There is a clause in the lease that in such cases the manager is not responsible.
He offered to give me a temporary apt but I have to pay the difference which is an additional $2800! way beyond my budget. Of course I have arranged moving and cannot find a new place in such short notice.
Can he do such a thing? Any law to protect?
Thanks

Landlord Delaying Move in Date

Deeds - Quitclaim: A Jointly Owned Home is Quit Claimed to Other, Can a Judge Force a Property Partition

My question involves real estate located in the State of: Ohio. My ex left me holding a mortgage that we jointly owned. In his haste he quit claimed his portion to me and gave me a gift to refinance to take his name off the mortgage. The refinance fell through, not my fault. He wants the house partitioned and his gift money returned. I don't feel like I should have to give him anything back since he left the state and me holding the bag. He signed a gift letter that states I don't have to pay him back. I registered the deed and now I am being sued. What are my rights? Can the Judge force a partitioning of the house all though he gave up his interest, willingly? Will I have to pay back the gift money?

Deeds - Quitclaim: A Jointly Owned Home is Quit Claimed to Other, Can a Judge Force a Property Partition

Validity of Will Without Notarization

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Texas

After searching for few months, I found a version of the will that my mother signed and dated with two of my aunts who signed it
as a witness. However, it was not notarized. Previous will that I initially found only had my mother's signature and no witness signature.

I will continue to look for another will, however, meantime would this be valid in Probate court of Texas?

Thank you.

Validity of Will Without Notarization

Extortion: Can a Mother Blackmail Her Daughter's Rapist

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
My daughter is in her 30's. She was raped and threatened when she was a young teenager by my live-in boyfriend. I just found out. she does not want to relive this time in her life.she works in a very public job and has children now, small town. This man abused me too ending the relationship when he kidnapped me and my youngest daughter vowing we would never wake up.he was charged with that crime. During our relationship he convinced me to spend 10,000. from my oldest girl bank accounts and that he would put the money back when he received his inheritance. He has received it now. the time to take him to court has elapsed. But I was told by the local police dept that he can still be charged with the rape and violent threats to her at that time. I dont want her to have to go through court system now but I want to have the money given back to them plus interest. Can I do this legally? Who could help me?

Extortion: Can a Mother Blackmail Her Daughter's Rapist

Trusts: Can You Create a QTIP With Immediate Payout to Beneficiaries

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: DE

To qualify the above, we're currently in NJ but moving to DE in December. My wife and I are both in our second marriage and have adult children from our previous marriages. We are past the age of having more kids.

We both wanted to set up our wills so that in the event one of us dies, that person's children would receive a set amount at that time. We tried doing it with beneficiaries, but of course that's a mess with some accounts being pretax, others not, etc.

In doing some research, the QTIP seems to be set up to solve this problem. But those are set up so that the surviving spouse keeps that money in trust and benefits from any income generated from it until he/she passes, then it is paid out to the children of the first deceased spouse. We would like to provide for our children as soon as we pass, not have them wait until the other spouse passes. Is that possible with a QTIP if both spouses are in agreement? We have no real estate, only liquid assets in pre-and post tax accounts, we're 60 and 58 years old, and also some life insurance.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Trusts: Can You Create a QTIP With Immediate Payout to Beneficiaries

Closings and Escrow: How to Release Funds for Home Repairs to Me

My question involves real estate located in the State of: North Carolina

Hi guys,
I'd like to resolve a situation that has been dragging on for 2 years now, in large part due to me not knowing the law, feeling uneasy about it, and choosing to wait and hope the situation resolved itself, which obviously has not happened. I'm now ready to get this resolved and would greatly appreciate your guidance in helping me do that.

Background:

2 years ago, I purchased a house for the first time, and during inspection some serious issues were found. The seller agreed to deduct about $15k from her closing proceeds in order to pay for repairs to the house based on a written quote that a contractor provided. At closing, my closing attorney then provided me with checks written out to the contractor. I asked that they be divided into 3 payments, about $5k each, so that I could pay the contractor gradually as work was completed. In the interim, my attorney was holding the $15k funds.

During closing my closing attorney said that since I didn't enter into an escrow agreement for the funds with her, she would not re-cut the checks should something happen to them. In retrospect I should have pushed harder for a different answer but I hoped for the best and thought it simply wouldn't come to that. I also didn't take my attorney seriously because in effect what she was saying was that she would be keeping money that was not hers.

Fast forward about a year, and the contractor to whom the funds are written out to has proven to be unreliable. He has completed part of the work, for which I have paid him one check, but 2 more checks, about $10k, remain. He was going through some serious personal things and had become increasingly unresponsive over an extended period of time.

My next step was to approach my closing attorney to get the checks re-issued - this was in the fall of 2017. Initially the paralegal/secretary told me not to call back because my attorney refused to speak to me on this matter. After a more direct call, I got an in-person meeting with my attorney and her firm's senior partner. The senior partner agreed to re-issue the checks directly to me if I could get approval from my loan provider. They also said that approval from the seller would be needed but that they would handle this part once I got approval from the loan provider.

A few months later, after lots of red tape, my loan provider sent a formal letter to me and my closing attorney approving the re-issue of the checks directly to me. My attorney was satisfied with the letter and proceeded to contact the seller to get her approval.

Fast forward another 4 months to present day, and after multiple follow-ups with my attorney, the checks have still not been re-issued. My attorney has been unable to receive a response from the seller. If I had to guess, the seller is ignoring the request to spite me. She was obviously unhappy to pay $15k out of closing but agreed to because she knew the severity of the issues that the inspector had uncovered. I was confused about why there was a need for the seller's approval, so I emailed my attorney for an explanation and received the response below:

"I am currently researching next steps if the seller does not consent. However, as I have explained to you previously, all parties to the closing statement would need to agree in order for me to re-cut these checks. I have already disbursed funds in accordance with a closing statement and do not have the authority to unilaterally change that. These funds are not your "closing proceeds," but instead were deducted from the seller's proceeds because she agreed to pay the contractor for certain repairs to the house in accordance with a written quote. As you know, you did not enter into an escrow agreement with me and your seller governing these funds, and I previously warned you that if the contractor did not complete the repairs as outlined, you would be in a tough position because I would not be able to re-cut the checks.
At this point, I am waiting to hear from the seller as to her decision and will let you know once she gets back with me about that."

To sum it all up, the present situation is completely unacceptable and the explanation above cannot possibly be legally valid. It means that my attorney has the right to keep the funds indefinitely if the seller chooses not to cooperate. The response above from my attorney happened over a month ago and I have not heard back since then. I sent her a short follow-up email asking for an update 2 weeks ago without a response. I'm hoping to respond to her more forcefully showing that I have researched the situation and understand my rights. Thank you in advance for your help.

Closings and Escrow: How to Release Funds for Home Repairs to Me

Roommate Using Drugs

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: arizona

A month ago a friend moved in our house. We made up a sublease between him and I. One of the biggest things I mention that I will not allow any type of drugs in my home! And he understood a d accepted the rules and terms of the house.

Well about 2 weeks in we started noticing things missing around the house, he was acting strangely and when my fiance and I went out of town we had a friend of mine go check on our animals and Thursday, friday and Saturday morning she was able to get in and out of our house using a key but Saturday night she couldnt get in for some reason and we could no longer see our cameras. We got home and again he was acting strange and thankfully my fiancee set up the cameras so they always record just when you turn a certain thing off we no longer get access through our phone. Well he invited a few friends over and they didnt leave our home till 3am and they looked drunk. Something in my gut told me I needed to check his room out and get a vibe from it, so when he left for work I opened up his door and took a look around. I didnt want to touch anything I just wanted to scan to see if he had any of the stuff missing from the house. I saw a few items of ours they were missing and I also found a corner of tin foil under his bed, so I looked....and yup! There was about 8 tin foil under his bed with trace marking of some type of drugs, these black swirly marking ln tuis tin foil. I start freaking out of course. I run a in home day care so I have children running around my house and my roommate is smoking drugs!

As I looked further i notice a bag of 5 perks and like 3 pac man looking pill? I'm not a drug expert, never touched the stuff and dont want too anytime soon.
I rushed out of his room and havent said anything so far. I feel so unsafe in my home, I dont even want the kids I watch to be in my home anymore because of it and I dont kniw what to do... can I kick him ou?!?! Call the police?!?!

Roommate Using Drugs

Calculation of Support: Can Support from Another Case Be Considered Income

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Florida

Can child support being received by the CP for one case be counted as income for another? She is receiving support plus day care expenses, I know the day care is solely for the one child but the support would lower the cost of living for all of them.

Calculation of Support: Can Support from Another Case Be Considered Income

Child Care: When Do Child Care Costs End

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Florida

At what age can a child be deemed old enough to not need child care, and therefore it can be removed from child support costs?

Currently I’m paying an amount the judge decided based on her age, not on any evidence provided by the cp and I have no contact with them to determine if she is in fact in day care.

Child Care: When Do Child Care Costs End

Suspension and Revocation: Involved in an Accident While Driving on Canceled License

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Minnesota

Hello,

I am an International Student. I was involved in an accident recently, No one got hurt. But I was driving on a cancelled license so, I received a citation for "Driving After Cancellation". My License had a status check on it. I applied for renewal well before this accident but it didn't get renewed. I am really concerned about this citation. Do you think I may go to jail for this ? Will my immigration status be affected by this ? Can you advice me on how to move forward?

Suspension and Revocation: Involved in an Accident While Driving on Canceled License

Shoplifting at Target but Never Caught in Person

My question involves criminal law for the state of:

So I feel terrible and my guilt is killin me. I’ve shoplifted from target a couple of times taking cloths and other things not to expensive and walking out the front door with them. Now I have never been caught but I have been feeling so guilty I through out everything I took and donated to the Salvation Army and have been terrified since I’ve googled and a lot of people said that some times target will try and build a case before pursuing you. It’s been about 2 months since the last time I have but is there anything I should do get a lawyer move away, anything I should do to protect myself and is there any way of finding out if I’m being watched or pursued . I’ve been dying of the guilt inside and barley sleeping the last month and a half freaking out day by day wondering and scared. I know I did wrong I just can’t go to jail I’ll do whatever I can to make amends and fix it

Shoplifting at Target but Never Caught in Person

Police Conduct: Evidence in Plain View During Unlawful Stop

My question involves police conduct in the State of: NJ

This is purely hypothetical.

Police officer is involved in a department wide campaign to pull over drivers for "good driving" and giving out ice cream (this has actually happened).

He pulls over a car for "good driving" and after walking up to the driver's side window, notices a dead body in the backseat. It turn out, the driver murdered that person.

Will the driver get off due to the unlawful stop? Will the Attenuation Doctrine work against him? The Independent Source Doctrine? Something else?

Police Conduct: Evidence in Plain View During Unlawful Stop

Auto Insurance: Complication with Allstate's Rental Policy

My question involves insurance law for the state of: Washington

My car was hit when parked a while back, but they left a note with their policy number with Allstate.
I called, filed a claim, took my car to the body shop and went to pick up my rental at enterprise (where it was booked by Allstate).

I was told that what Allstate is covering is $2.50/day less than their *cheapest* option and that I could either call them or pay the difference.

Upon calling Allstate, I was put on hold and was told that's all I'm going to get regardless of the car that I drove or what enterprise charges for a sedan.

I expected them to provide me with something comparable (I drive a sedan) for the duration of the repairs. But apparently not. Is my expectation unreasonable? If not, what course of action can I take?

Auto Insurance: Complication with Allstate's Rental Policy

She Lied About the Children Being His

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Nevada

Can a man sue an ex-wife for having raised children that were not his? He was never made aware of her cheating during the marriage, therefore he never suspected the children not being his. Furthermore, the ex-wife abandoned the family and left him to raise all of them by himself and she refused to provide for them. She filed for a divorce but never confessed as to the children's biological origins. Shortly after the custody (which was set at 50/50) she stopped collecting the children and left them with him full-time. He did it under the belief that they were his, and would have not done so otherwise. He didn't come across the truth until after all the children were legally 18.

She Lied About the Children Being His

Medical Malpractice: Attorney Without a Retainer Fee

My question involves malpractice in the state of: SC
My husband is an obvious victim of medical malpractice. He had a colon resectioning in July of 2016, was sucker immediately afterwards. For seven months we expressed his increased problems post surgery with many ER visits starting at 2 weeks post surgery and several admits to hospital. Finally went to Duke in Raleigh NC for second opinion (after he was released from previous hospital in tremendous pain, vomiting and hemorrhaging from rectum). He was immediately diagnosed with severe stricture and surgery to repair previously failed surgery, resulted in the loss of his colon due to bit being deprived of circulation for the 7 months. He's had a surgical hernia surgery to include mesh implant since then and that hernia is already returning and is being watched by primary to see if another surgery is required. I've had attorneys tell me he has a case but require thousands in retainer fees. We are already drowning in medical debt even thos he had good insurance. I do not want this surgeon to go unpunished, but we cannot afford a retainer. I've already acquired the medical records and created a timeline. I NEED an attorney to take his case as he will require more medical help and ostomy supplies for the rest of his life. Any advice is appreciated.

Medical Malpractice: Attorney Without a Retainer Fee

Medical Malpractice: Hiring an Attorney Without a Retainer Fee

My question involves malpractice in the state of: SC

Medical Malpractice: Hiring an Attorney Without a Retainer Fee

Driver's License Applications: Can You Get a License Without Reinstating Your Out-of-State Suspended License

Moved to Texas, am able to get license back in Pa, but moved before I was able to take my classes. How do I go about getting my Texas license?

Driver's License Applications: Can You Get a License Without Reinstating Your Out-of-State Suspended License

Help

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Virginia

I have five tenants occupied 4 bedrooms, two of them are a couple staying in the master bedroom paying for 2/5 of the utility fee per month. All of them found it unfair to the couple and me, is there anyway we can come to an agreement to have all my tenants split the utility fee per month? Another question is, since I only rent the bedrooms to them, do I still need to give minimum state notice before entering the property?

Help

Criminal Records: Bail Bonds West Palm Beach

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Criminal Records: Bail Bonds West Palm Beach

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Working With a Lawyer: Bail Bond West Palm Beach

Interstate Issues: Multistate Guardianship in California and Wa

My question involves a child custody case from the States of California and Washington. The child (16) and parent live in CA, and we are relatives residing in WA, considering seeking guardianship. If it is relevant, she was adopted while she lived in WA. My logistical questions are:

• Do we have to seek guardianship in both states?
• If we hire legal counsel, should we hire in one or both states, or are there those who work in or specialize in interstate custody matters?
• Once guardianship is established, are we governed by WA or CA law or both? E.g. it appears that guardians can seek child support in CA but not WA, and one state may require annual reports.
• At what point in the process is the child allowed to move out of state? Will they and/or us need to return to CA for court during the process?

Thanks in advance.

Interstate Issues: Multistate Guardianship in California and Wa

Concealment of Minor

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Nevads
I recently let my 12 yr old daughter go on vacation w my mother for a month to MA. When they returned, I met them at airport took my daughter to Excalibur for 2 nights. When we came home, my daughter asked if she could go visit Nana (we live right next to each other). My daughter said she was afraid Nana was lonely. So of course I allowed her. She ended up spending the night and has not returned home since. Shes claiming she wants to live with my mother. My mother just filed petition for guardianship. I contested it for all allegations are false. No CPS involvement, no drugs or alcohol abuse, Ive had sole custody since she was born. I didn't want to physically force her home but enough is enough. I called the police. There is a NRS that states concealment of a minor is a felony. The definition of Concealment is clear. The police not only refused to force my mother to return my child. They never heard of this law. They claimed it was civil matter. They said to wait till court date see what judge says about guardianship. No police report was filed since no crime had been committed. WHAT CAN I DO?

Concealment of Minor

Disqualification: Second Phone Unemployment Interview

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New Jersey.

I picked up some 10-99 work while claiming unemployment benefits. Weekends mostly and no more than 20 hours of work. Started reporting the wages and hours. Now after several weeks of this, I get an phone appointment/interview scheduled. Sometimes I make more than a week’s unemployment check.

What could I be asked? What could disqualify my benefits? What is the state trying to determine?

Disqualification: Second Phone Unemployment Interview

Service of Process: Service of Process

My question involves court procedures for the state of:Nevada. When Churchill county” in Nevada is a defendant in a § 1983 state court action, who is specifically served process under NRAP 4(d)(5)? What would their title, name, and street address be?

 

Service of Process: Service of Process

Age of Majority: Can I Move

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Florida.

my boyfriend and i were curious to as if we can move out and in together once we graduate? (if we graduate early before the age of 18) Thanks! :)

-YoungAndInLove

Age of Majority: Can I Move

Suspension and Revocation: Reinstated Licence, then Resuspended with No Notice

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: indiana.

Back in December 2017, I paid off a reinstatement fee, completed and paid for an sr-22 and sent all the information needed to the dmv. My license was reinstated. It is now August 2018, and I was just pulled over and informed my license was suspended again. I checked the Indiana DMV website and it says failure to provide sr-22. I provided this almost a year ago, my license was even reinstated as I said, is this human error? Are they trying to jerk me around? I feel like this is illegal and need advice ASAP. I have 10 days until I have to go to court and show that my license is fixed. I have all receipts and proof of insurance I need. I made sure to have a paper trail in case of this actually happening.

Suspension and Revocation: Reinstated Licence, then Resuspended with No Notice

Suspension and Revocation: Reinstated Licence, then Resuspended with No Notice

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: indiana

Suspension and Revocation: Reinstated Licence, then Resuspended with No Notice

Speeding Tickets: Informal Discovery Disclosure: Prosecutorial Witnesses

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: CA

Police agency responded to my Informal Discovery Request. Under "names & address of prosecution witnesses," police agency put "none."

Shouldn't my citing officer have been named as a witness?

"Whether or not the People provide a prosecuting attorney, the citing officer who testifies as to the circumstances of the citation is a witness, no more, no less."
People v. Marcroft (1992) 6 Cal.App.4th Supp. 1 , 8 Cal.Rptr.2d 544

Basis for a motion to suppress citing officer's testimony, or more like just a small error that a judge would overlook?

Speeding Tickets: Informal Discovery Disclosure: Prosecutorial Witnesses

Getting Fired: Retaliation After Being Fired Because of Disability

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: MI

After 13 years of service I was fired from my job 1 week into my approved FMLA.

To sum up the important points:

2005: Started working at job and had no issues until 2010. Received good reviews and raises.

2010: Got a new boss and was diagnosed with a chronic illness (ADA recognized disability) that can cause me to be immobile for periods of time. Human resources agreed to allow me to work remotely 2 days a week to allow for physical therapy and medical treatments (that I receive like clock work on Fridays). However, the new boss didn't like it and transferred me to another department. It was technically a demotion in title but not pay so I didn't push the issue. I did well in the new department as well and never had issues.

2011: Not quite a year later, new boss quits (to take care of ill parent in another state) and another one takes over. Newest manager heard of the work I did in the past and asked me to come back to the department. I did and things went great. I was able to keep my same accommodation, work from home 2 days a week, have the same goals, objectives and requirements as my peers. No issues again.

2016: Old boss that transferred me before comes back. I receive an ok review but was not given a raise comparable to my peers. I scheduled a meeting to discuss my concern and he asked me to provide a list of my accomplishments that I felt warranted a raise. I did this several times and he drug his feet and strung me along over into 2017 by asking for more information each time we spoke then delaying a response for weeks.

2017: Early 2017 we were still having the same discussion. Finally he came out and asked when would my accommodation end. I always knew he had an issue with it but my work has been good and now he had nowhere to transfer me to. After having proof of what I always suspected, I wrote my boss an email as a formal complaint. I stated I didn't believe my pay could be impacted because of a disability accommodation and that if the company supported such discrimination that this may not be the place for me. Boss and I had a meeting and he asked if I was resigning, I said no. Boss and HR manager start harassing me. I began receiving threats of write ups that never actually happen and would be questioned about work performance for really small things.

2018: One full year later, I learn I have to do a round of chemo as "boost" to assist my normal medical treatments. I applied for FMLA, was approved and then we received a letter 1 week into FMLA saying that regardless of when my FMLA ends, I am fired on that day. Their reasoning is that my email complaint from the previous year was taken as my resignation and they have now hired someone else.

The Department of Civil Rights has taken my case and we have a hearing next month for disability discrimination and wrongful termination.

After saying all of that, my question pertains to this: when I picked up my personnel file and reviewed the documents, there was an email from my boss to the CEO and HR manager informing them of my complaint and then his exact words were "she has also made clear this is not a resignation". I was not on the email and honestly have no idea how that email was in my file but thank God it was. It was printed from the HR manager's email account so someone made a BIG mistake and I don't think it was meant to be placed in my file. My employer has been fighting my unemployment for weeks by saying I resigned. Their defense to the department of civil rights is also that I quit. But having this email, it's clear all the execs where clear that I was not resigning.

Is this considered libel? I have proof they knew I was not resigning but yet continue to push that as true.

Getting Fired: Retaliation After Being Fired Because of Disability

Speeding Tickets: Traffic Infraction CVC 21461(A) Showing Up in Criminal Background Check

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California.

I remember I received a CVC 21461(A) some years ago. I believe it was failure to stop completely
at a stop sign. I probably did not think twice about it, pleaded guilty and paid the fine and never
thought twice about it.

It is now several years later and I checked my background and see the traffic infraction showing up
as CVC 21461(A). It shows category "Criminal". As far as I know there has never been any warrant
for not paying any fines.
I have no idea how long this has been on my background. I don't think it has affected my
employment since I've switched jobs in the last couple of years but was not asked about this.

What can be done about this? It does not seem to be affecting me (not yet) but I'd rather
not have this show up on my background check.
How do I get this expunged? Yes, I know I can go to an attorney but since it does not seem
to be having any ill effect on me for now, I'd rather learn and fix it myself if I can.

Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,

Speeding Tickets: Traffic Infraction CVC 21461(A) Showing Up in Criminal Background Check

Can You Sue for Bail Money That Became a Purge

My question involves court procedures for the state of: Texas

First of all, I know I'm stupid, and I learned my lesson...

In April, I bailed a friend out of jail (cash only bail) who was being held for contempt of court for owed child support from another county. I bailed him out for $4100, and he agreed to pay me back. I called his family, talked to his sister, and his dad who agreed to be the guarantor. Obviously things were a blur and we moved fast to get him out of jail before he was going to be transferred to a county 500 miles away. Ultimately, I bailed him out, he agreed to pay, and I wrote up a document for him to sign. Of course, he did not sign it and actually cut off contact with me (even though we work together). When he went to court, he told me his baby mama dropped all back charges on the child support.
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I waited my 8 weeks waiting for a refund, not knowing the process. After tons of phonecalls and misinformation, I found out that wasn't true and my $4100 went to the state to be paid for his back child support. I talked to his baby mama over Facebook and she said that was true, and they told her and my "friend" that.
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I do know people that could vouch for my statements, like my "friend"s best friend, but I know he would turn against me in court and I'm not willing to put other friends on the stand for me. Also, the defendant's best friend has a record which hopefully could decrease his credibility if it ever went to that point. Plus, these two dudes are the only ones that were there when I agreed to pay the cash only bail. I have plenty of text messages between me and his sister/baby mama that make it obvious he agreed to pay me. I know a verbal agreement is upheld in Texas but I'm still nervous about filing. Obviously, no one in their right mind would believe a college student just gave someone $4100 without expecting it back, but will the court?
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Another problem. In Texas, I know you need the defendant's address to serve him. Since this all happened, he got divorced and last I heard, he is staying with his best friend (I have his address) but I don't even think he has a permanent address. If the papers are served there, I hope he gets them, but what can I do if the defendant doesn't erally have an address? I could try to find out where his ex-wife and kids live -- I hear he is there a lot -- but I would not even know where to start.
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The only law experience I have is watching Judge Judy as a kid and she yells at you whenever you say that someone else said something, and requires evidence. I don't know if this guy will completely deny I owe him anything in court. I am okay right now without the money, but I need it back. I have contacted the Sheriff's office to get a copy of my bail receipt, and I have plenty of screenshots of conversations between me and the defendant's family, many of which are incriminating to his character, but none between me and the defendant. Ultimately -- what do I do now? Do I have a case? Would I be wasting my time?

Can You Sue for Bail Money That Became a Purge

Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Will Action Be Taken Against a Shoplifter in a Large City They Don't Live in

This is regarding the law in the United Kingdom. I know this is mainly for the US, but if anyone can point me in the right direction for the UK I'd be very grateful, as I can't find much information for outside the US.

I went on a short holiday with a friend, and while we were there we visited a shopping centre. After shopping in several other stores, we went into another store and looked around for a bit, I purchased some items and left but my friend stayed for longer while I went to another store. Later on, he told me he was panicking as he had shoplifted some items (low value, ~ £20 total), and although he had also purchased several items using cash, he was worried as he felt he looked suspicious for spending too long in the store, especially around the display where he stole the items. I noticed several cameras in the store, and his face was almost certainly shown, as it was a small shop. He didn't mention being approached by any shop assistants, there wasn't any security personnel in the store, and none of the security scanners by the doors went off.

Is it likely anything will come of this? It was in a large city quite far from where we normally live, and neither of us have any previous offences (although I think he has shoplifted before, but not been caught); we've never been to this city before and it is unlikely we will return for a good while. We had a car, but it was left at the hotel, so was well out of sight of the shopping centre. I know what he did was wrong, but I wasn't aware he had intent to steal until it was too late, so I couldn't have prevented it.

Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Will Action Be Taken Against a Shoplifter in a Large City They Don't Live in

Custody and Visitation Issues: Paternity Custody

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Louisiana

A child was born while the mother was in custody and she waived her parental rights. I was not aware of the birth until an adoption legal firm called to request I waive my rights. My name was not listed on the birth certificate. I hired an attorney and a paternity test was completed. The child is in foster care (I believe) and the was up for adoption by the foster parents. Upon notification of request for paternity the adoption process stopped and I was asked what my intentions were. I have had issues with addiction and recently received a DUI. About 10 months before knowing about the child I moved in with my parents and surrounded myself with positive people and joined a community church. I am not proud of my past, but I am working towards a better life (drug-free for almost 1 year). The foster parents attorney have offered an Open Adoption, but I want to pursue custody. I have been informed that the potential adoptive parents are going to fight for my child by deposing the mother and who ever else they might find from my past. I am afraid my past will hurt me in the custody battle, but I am the biological father and know in my heart I will be a loving father and want to raise my child. The child is only 3 months old. My parents support me 100% and will continue to support me if awarded custody. Any thoughts on my chance of winning custody?

Custody and Visitation Issues: Paternity Custody

Other Violations: Witness Allegedly Witnessed Me Run Stop Sign

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: New York

So i was on my way to pick up my brother in law and on the way a woman said i ran a stop sign, which i did not. Although i may have pulled out in front of her when i should'nt have. She got out of her car when i stopped where she started yelling at me and said she was going to call the cops. Because of her attitude i just left with my brother in law. So my question is will her calling the police, not sure if she even did or not, hold any leverage against me? will i possibly run into the issue of receiving a ticket?

Other Violations: Witness Allegedly Witnessed Me Run Stop Sign

Building Permits: Can the City Force Me to Connect to City Sewer

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: California (Sonoma County)

I purchased a lot that is in the city limits but does not have sewer adjacent to the property. To access the sewer main via the road (normal connection to sewer), I would need to travel ~1,000 feet. There is a sewer clean up located 490 feet away from my lot BUT to access this cutout I would have to cross 2 other lots. I do not have an easement to cross these 2 lots and 1 of the land owners is not interested in granting me access to cross his lot. Quite honestly, I don't blame him. I wouldn't want a sewer line running across his lot.

Anyway, when I approached the city to inquire about septic, they responded that I MUST connect to city sewer because I am inside 500 feet. Here is the excerpt from the City Code that they sent me:
(C) Any new development located on a parcel within 500 feet of the public sewer, as measured from the property line closest to the available sewer, is required to connect to public sewer. This requirement also pertains to the construction of an additional unit on the existing parcel. (Ord. 3895 § 1, 2008)

My question is, 'Can the City force me to connect to city sewer given the above scenario?'

It seems to me that the language suggests 'available sewer' within 500 feet. The cutout is NOT available to me given that I need to get easements to connect to it. What is 'available' to me is connecting to the sewer main which would require me going down the street and around the corner which is approximately 1K feet.

Thank you in advance for your assistance/advice!

Building Permits: Can the City Force Me to Connect to City Sewer

Other Insurance: "Additional Insured" Under a Building Contractor's Liability Policy

My question involves insurance law for the state of: New York.

Greetings. I am a homeowner hiring a contractor to replace my roof. I asked the contractor to designate me as an additional insured under his liability policy.

He sent me a Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD 25 (2016/03)). My name and address appear under "Certificate Holder." The description is filled in with this: "Certificate holder included as additional insured. Subject to policy terms and conditions." In the line for Commercial General Liability, the box for Additional Insured is checked.

I understand that this certificate is not a contract, and it, by itself, does not alter the insurance coverage or confer any rights on me. So I asked the contractor for the policy endorsement that deals with additional insureds.

He sent an endorsement whose language seems acceptable. My only question is whether the endorsement applies to me. The schedule that identifies the additional insured and the location is filled in with this blanket language:

Name of Additional Insured:
As required by a legally enforceable written agreement entered into prior to commencement of the Named Insured's work
Designated Project/Location to which this endorsement applies:
All Projects and Locations

My contract with the contractor does not say anything about naming me as additional insured. But the Certificate of Liability Insurance does. Do I qualify as an additional insured under this endorsement?

With many thanks for your thoughts.

Other Insurance: "Additional Insured" Under a Building Contractor's Liability Policy

Selling Lawdex, Case Index Labels

Hello Everyone,
I am an office clerk at a small-sized family law office in Bucks County, PA. I was assigned the task to sell around 400 lawdex cards. They are no longer used by our office, and I need them gone. We're asking $100.00 for them, but the price is negotiable. They are around $80.00 for around 100 of them, so this is a good deal I believe. If anyone is interested, please let me know by emailing me (carter@ulmerlaw.com). If you have any further questions regarding these, please let me know. Also, shipping will not be free, as the price would be astronomical. Shipping costs can be worked into the price.


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Selling Lawdex, Case Index Labels

Suspension and Revocation: Alabama License Tennessee DUI

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Alabama-Have an alabama drivers license, got a D.U.I. in tennessee. Generally what would be the laws on suspension length and interlock devices for a 1st offense D.U.I. What would tennessee possibly impose that might supercede alabama laws. This was a non-accident D.U.I. 1st offense in Tennesee w/an Alabama Drivers License. Thanks for your help.

Suspension and Revocation: Alabama License Tennessee DUI

Job Benefits Fsa Account Lost Due to Merger

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New York.

Hey everyone,

I'm an employee at a technology firm that was just acquired by a much larger technology firm. Our HR department notified us late last week by email that anyone who has money in their FSA account will lose it if they don't use it by the end of this week. The reason: we are transitioning to the buyer's benefits system and therefore are terminating the current agreement which is through Trinet. Trinet's stipulates an end of month expiration of the FSAs if the agreement is terminated.

I'm wondering how this can be legal? At the start of the year the same HR department told us that any money deposited into the FSA account will be available until the end of the year. Now they're telling us, with a 1 week notice, that the money has to be used by the end of August. Obviously I relied on the original statement and am now standing to lose a couple of thousand dollars.

I tried to talk to HR about this and they are not being helpful, telling me to go onto the FSA website and stock-up on a bunch of stuff I don't need.

It seems to me that my firm as been negligent in their handling of this issue and that they should reimburse employees for any losses. But I'm far from an expert on this and would really appreciate if anyone could point to any helpful law on this—legislation, regulation or case law.

Many thanks,
James

Job Benefits Fsa Account Lost Due to Merger