I was fired from my job because my boss lied and said that I threatened him. The union is fighting it but it may take some time.

You should present these (and all) questions to your union representative. While your situation might be different, in my experience unions have...

Question about " final judgment" and "judgment"

Yes, it is unclear from your information what was dismissed via summary judgment and whether such dismissals were final judgment entered on the...

Generally, former counsel deserves to be paid, pro rata, the fair value of his services leading to the ultimate amount recovered. For example, if...

What are my options after stopping payments on a bathroom remodel from the local big box store?

You might also withhold further payment but notify all involved the reasons you are doing so -- the defects and problems -- pending resolution of...

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How Much Should I Sue my Landlord For?

This is very difficult to estimate since you did not indicate the amount of the security deposit, the length of time Landlord held it, the amount...

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Our case was dismissed based on 12(b) in Massachusetts Superior Court. How much time do we have to appeal?

30 days from the date Final Judgment entered on the Court docket. If the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline extends to the next...

Quite possibly, yes. However, the issue, as always, is whether and when you will get paid. If the contractor is to be believed, he is job to job,...

Landlord hid substantial defects (Water and Sewer) now is trying to evict on unpaid rent and lease violations.

You probably have good claims against the landlord for breach of the warranty of habitability and, potentially, violations of the consumer...

Can a major store chain be sued for causing a person to trip on a bunched up entry carpet, causing them to fall and be injured?

Although slip and falls during bad weather can be complicated, if the rug was not properly laid down there may well be a claim for negligence...

In 9/2008 I moved the apartment requires tenants to pay water and sewage. My first water bill arrived in 4/2010 is this legal?

This depends on whether LL complies with the statute.