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Is this tax fraud and what do I do?

The rules regarding this subject are complex. In general, a noncustodial parent may not claim a child as a dependent unless the custodial parent relinquishes, in writing, the right to take the deduction. You have no obligation to report your knowledge that the taxpayer claimed an extra deduction, but if you chose to do so, instructions on contacting the IRS are available online. It's hard to see why you would choose to do so, but that's your business.

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Divorce procedure in OH state, is personal information discoverable does it need to be given to husband's lawyer

I do no domestic work, and so you should treat my thoughts as general information. The process of "discovery" in any kind of civil lawsuit in Ohio generally does not limit what is done with information provided by the parties, unless there is a special type of court order (called a "protective order") which allows parties to designate information as confidential and agree how such information will be handled. It might be possible to retroactively get agreement on such restrictions, but if...

Can someone be accused for check fraud if it was 10 years ago?

Probably not. A Google search shows that Wisconsin's general fraud statute of limitations is six years. However, it is sometimes the case that if a potential defendant has been out of the state of country for some period of time, that can affect the limitations period. If this is more than a casual question and a substantial sum is at issue, you should consult with a Wisconsin lawyer.

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Can i be sued fr faking my experience?

The company certainly can fire you. While it probably could sue you for fraud, it would almost never be worth their while to do so. They probably also could refuse to have you work on their project. If your concern is that unless you keep lying, they will find you out, you should seek advice from an employment lawyer in your state in terms of the consequences. You're squarely in a "tangled web"--I hope you find a way out which will allow you to sleep at night. Good luck.

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Fraud in the inducement

Although in Massachusetts purely economic losses are generally unrecoverable in tort, FMR Corp. v. Boston Edison Co., 415 Mass. 393, 613 N.E.2d 902, 903 (Mass. 1994), courts have carved out an exception for claims of negligent misrepresentation. Danca v. Taunton Sav. Bank, 385 Mass. 1, 429 N.E.2d 1129, 1134 (Mass. 1982). This exception has sometimes been characterized as limited to claims of negligent misrepresentation in the provision of services, Gavett v. Roto-Rooter Servs. Co., 2001 U.S....

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ASCAP royalties

Anthony Kornarens, (310) 458-6580, is an expert in the area of music royalties.

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Should I file Motion to Vacate Judgment in original Superior Court or in Court of Appeals where already filed Notice of Appeal?

Filing a notice of appeal generally deprives the trial court of jurisdiction over the case. You are in a serious procedural situation and should have a lawyer involved. Really.

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What are an attorney's obligations regarding a former client's federally protected private health information?

This is a complicated question in some ways, not at all in others. When you hired the lawyer, the attorney-client privilege bound him to divulge none of your secrets or confidences, regardless of their source. In most states, recent changes to privilege rules made this even clearer that it was before. When (if?) you filed a grievance, you may have waived the privilege. The reason for this principle is that you put the lawyer's actions into question, and he can't have a hand tied behind his...

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I believe I have a big problem. I recently started attending law school although on the application I checked that I have. . .

I'm not a California lawyer, and have no reason to disagree with either of those who have answered (and who are). But I would strongly urge you to find, and pay for a serious consultation, a lawyer who specializes in professional ethics and grievance matters. Such things can escalate rapidly, but also can be defused if handled very carefully. If it were me, I would not run to the Dean without serious legal advice.

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Can I file for an extension on a Notice of Appeal?

In many, if not all, jurisdictions, the time limit for a notice of appeal is considered "jurisdictional," meaning that it cannot be extended and failure to comply with it will result in the dismissal of any late-filed appeal. The "California courts" website says this: "Make sure you meet your deadlines. You cannot ask for more time to file your notice of appeal. If your notice of appeal is late, your appeal will be dismissed." If you are serious about attempting to find a way out of this...