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I purchaced a car for a friend. The title is in her name. She paid back $60 of $2800. How do I get my money its 1 year now?

Even though you do not have a written contract, you can still file a lawsuit against your friend based on breach of contract. Based on the dollar amount, you may want to file a lawsuit in small claims court (called district courts in Pennsylvania). The form complaint is very simple. Once it's filed, the court will serve your friend and a hearing will be scheduled. While not ideal, you can represent yourself at the hearing, which often happens in small claims court. Typically, when both...

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I have 2 non-traffic citations for retail theft. Will this prevent a career as a psychologist?

To become a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, you must apply to the State Board of Psychology. Since the board requires a criminal history report, this may prevent you from obtaining a license. I think the board would consider the circumstances of the incidents, the period of time between the citations and your application, your age at the time of the citations, along with other factors. You may wish to consult with an attorney who specializes in licensing issues if you are serious about...

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Headhunter rescinds verbal job offer after company runs my credit check. Do I have a case?

You may have a claim under (1) the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and/or (2) the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). First, the FCRA imposes certain requirements on employers who conduct pre-employment credit checks. If an employer decides not to make a job offer because of a credit report, it must inform you (the rejected applicant) of the name and address of the credit agency that supplied the report, a statement that the credit agency did not make the decision, and a notice of your...

I WAS TOLD THE DEPT I WAS WORKING FOR WAS 'GOING IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION.' THEREFORE FIRED. IN PA, HOW LONG CAN THEY KEEP MY

Pennsylvania's Wage Payment and Collection Law requires payment of earned wages no later than the next regular payday (the day you would have received that check had you remained employed). If you don't receive your final paycheck, you can file a complaint with the PA Department of Labor and Industry or you may wish to consult an attorney.