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Does positive misconduct by attorney also obliterate attorney client privilege?

The defendant in my case, not credibly, alleged that her prior attorneys engaged in positive misconduct. According to case law such positive misconduc

Civil RightsCalifornia4 attorney answers

Should I call the other woman??

I found where my husband is going over another woman's house at night instead of work.can I tell this woman to stay away from my husband legally.

Family LawNorth Carolina2 attorney answers

what options does my daughter have to prevent possible financial ruin.

my daughter, age 24. hit a parked car and heavily damaged it. The impact caused the parked car to hit 2 more cars parked in front of the first car.t she had no insurance. her car is beyond repair. I anticipate the insurance of the damaged cars is going to go after my daughter, yet she only had assets, she has high student loans

BankruptcyCalifornia1 attorney answer

I bought a motorhome .after rain noticed leaking.want a fefund

I purchased a motorhome. It's been 3 days . Been Raining. Roof has been leaking. I can't afford to fix it. Person I bought it from is not willing to.

Business & CorporateCalifornia1 attorney answer

Do I need to register a fictitious business name for my business in Pennsylvania?

I'm starting a small handmade earring business in Pennsylvania and hoping to avoid registering as a fictitious business name to avoid the $70 fee as this is a low-budget startup. Pretend my name is Jonathon James Doe. I would like to call my small business a variation of my name (John James Designs), but not my full legal name (Jonathon James Doe). Does this require filing for a fictitious business name in Pennsylvania? Could I legally call my business my first and last name (Jonathan Doe) and use this name for any finances, taxes, contracts, legal, etc. but market and brand it using an unregistered fictitious business name (John James Designs)?

Business & CorporatePennsylvania1 attorney answer

Can the school board prematurely renew the superintendents contract?

In our district we are electing two new school board members tomorrow. Tonight at the school board meeting they proposed adding 3 years to the superi

Business & CorporateMississippi1 attorney answer

Dating someone who is going through divorce and separated?

Ok so I met this woman out one day and we exchanged our #. She told me she was going through a divorce and separation and I said cool unless you are s

Family LawTexas3 attorney answers

How to appeal for refusal of 2 b visa?

Russian family received a refusal for tourist visa in Poland. I have a son us citizen. Now is in USA studies in the ohio state university. He can’t co

ImmigrationOhio4 attorney answers

If i have not gotten a pay check in over a month can i sue my employer?

i work for kroger and at the beginning of oct they got a new payroll system, and i have not gotten a paycheck in over a month, all i get is excuses, l

EmploymentWashington2 attorney answers

Is an employer obligated to put in short term lay off verification?

I've been layed off for the last 4-6 weeks. Out of those weeks I received unemployment compensation for 3 of the weeks. Because I wasn't fired or let go. I knew that my employer would have to put the short-term layoff verification through. Which would mean I'm exempt from having to do the job seeker/miworks qualifications. Atleast this is what unemployment told me. My company continues to call me for work. Which I have been agreeing to. Am I right about them having to short term verification. Especially if they have me coming in a day or two every other week?

EmploymentMichigan1 attorney answer

Why do I have to fill out financial disclosure forms for Family court when I am asking for child support to be stopped?

On November 24th of this year, my youngest child turns 21. I have petitioned the court to have child support stopped since all of my children will at.

ImmigrationNew York3 attorney answers

I rented a room out to this kid you do have to be 55 an up

I have tried to work with him an he is smoking weed around me making me sick.

EmploymentArizona1 attorney answer

If a groomer cut a piece of my Maltese puppy tongue off during grooming and lied me and was bleeding and shaking for 7 hours what can i do?

Groomer cut a piece of my dog’s tongue off and lied said he licked the scissors but he has never done that ever and he bled for over 7 hours. We took him to vet yesterday ( Sunday) but none available so we took him to our vet thus am and he loves his vet and was shaking and had anxiety so bad. Vet said yes hes been tramitized and the groomer cut a piece of his tongue off and never go back again and hopefully he won’t be tramitized his entire life. My dog is loved and happy every where even at bets but not anymore and had face covered in blood and dripping blood for 7 hours yesterday:(

Florida1 attorney answer

Do I qualify for disability?

I have back issues. I cannot work bartendind ANYMORE.

EmploymentMichigan1 attorney answer

Can I sue if I'm denied a public records request?

I received a citation and I'm trying to gather information to support my case. The police agency denied my discovery requests (I dropped it off in per

ImmigrationCalifornia4 attorney answers

Non competition covenant signed by my current employer while signing an agreement 3 years ago?

I am a software developer and working remotely for my company who is based on Connecticut for more than 3 years for now. My company made me sign an em

Business & CorporateTexas2 attorney answers

Who can defend me in a fraudulent auto accident insurance claim

My son was involved in a bumper scratcher accident that wouldn't even hurt a fly. The lady involved is suing for thousands of dollars, Her claim is completely fraudulent. I need a lawyer to defend us against this fraudulent claim.

Florida1 attorney answer

Stealing overtime by falsifying time clock.

Every week I work a double shift. Friday 4pm-12am and Saturday 12am-8am. I noticed that for the last 2 and a half years my hours are being falsified in the system to show 2am-10am even though I don't work those hours. by doing that the system is not paying over time because it's not being recognized as a 16 hour shift instead it is 2 8hour shifts. Do I have a case?

EmploymentNew York1 attorney answer

What can I do if I received my last paycheck after the 72 hrs required by law?

I quit my job on 10/4 of this year. By law I should have received my last paycheck on 10/7 as required by state law. The day before I was supposed to.

EmploymentCalifornia2 attorney answers

can a person with chronic mental disability receive a accomodation??

I have chronic deperssion/anxiety with exterme OCD for apprximately 10 years and have been taking meds for said condition. i disclosed this to my employer and they are aware of it. this year my employer has significantly increased the stress in the workplace by basically wanting things done perfect and fast. i have worked at this position for 10 years. i am in my early 60's and this year has been a real challenge. It got so bad that my GP took me out of work for a week. The pressure on me has been intense. My GP has also referred me to a mental health professional. i am in a production environment and would like to seek an accomodation but am fearful they would say no...

EmploymentNew York1 attorney answer

I am applying for a home loan but my name is still on an old deed from my previous marriage

Am I entitled to anything from this ? Even though we divorced In 2007 and can I still get a loan for a new home purchasing? It popped up

Florida1 attorney answer

Can I be a sponsor for an Affidavit for my parents if I’m a full time student (dental school)

I am a full-time dental student. We receive money for the Cost of attendance, which covers our expenses, and it is above the poverty limit. As the money we receive is provided by the government (FAFSA) and student loans, I would like to know if that can be used as proof of income to present at the time of the affidavit.

Massachusetts1 attorney answer

Chinese scholar seeking an EB1A green card.

A colleague in China spent a year at the University of Utah recently on a Post Doctoral study program. Since returning to China, he and his family have decided that the social and academic restrictions there are unacceptable. He is likely qualified to pursue an EB1A status here, and seeks the guidance/assistance of an experienced lawyer to make it happen.

Utah1 attorney answer

Can an employer dock your pay for not working extra?

I work as a School Bus Driver, My job has been asking me to work other runs which I cannot, I have told them this and today they threatened to dock my pay. Do I have a case to sue if they do that?

EmploymentNew York1 attorney answer
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