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Once an attorney asks for attorneys fees and is denied what is the legal term denying him from asking for the same relief.
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Answered on September 16, 2012
Another phrase which might apply is "stare decisis" pronounced starray dayseesis, accents on the second syllable. Check my spelling in Black's...
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I was falsely accused of embezzlement from a cpa when doing my moms taxes.
He and his wife reported me for financial abuse.
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Answered on September 15, 2012
It's not perjury if the knowingly false statement was not made under oath.
Was the statement only made to the department of human services? If...
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HOW WILL MY TAXES BE AFFECTED IF I GET MARRIED TO AN INMATE AT A CALIFORNIA PRISON?
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Answered on September 15, 2012
In my opinion, you would best be served by filing a joint return, which would not only give you an extra dependency exemption, but also help in...
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A client has been waiting from his attorney to give a check for a case settled. 6 weeks passed nothing receive, what kind do?
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Answered on September 14, 2012
I agree that it may take two weeks, although I have received settlement checks in less than a week, which makes me wonder why the insurer is so...
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I had a dui. 4 people were injured due to my fault. i have auto insurance, can the injured come after me, even if ihave insurnce
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Answered on September 14, 2012
Yes they can, if your liability insurance coverage is insufficient to cover their damages. In MA the basic coverage is 20/40, e.g., $20,000 per...
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Can I get in trouble for an old pill bottle with medicine still in it?
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Answered on September 13, 2012
Do you live with him? Or did you? I agree with my colleague from Covington, but for you to be in trouble, it would have to be proven that you...
Is cybersex/sexting/ between a 16 year old and an adult illegal if they live in different states?
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Answered on September 13, 2012
Possession of those photos is also bound to be illegal under Texas law, as well. It's possession o f kiddie porn. The CT state police and...
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What should they do thier lawyer doesnt want to do as they wish
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Answered on September 13, 2012
You refer to "their {singular) lawyer". A single lawyer representing two co-defendants is tricky and not recommended. If they have a public...
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Can I be charged with LARCENY if the person who made the charges is dead and has been for last 7 yrs?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
Who is suing you? The Trust, I presume. In MA the statute of limitations for both larceny and conversion, its civil equivalent, is 3 years. ...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a small law firm , mid-sized law firm and large law firms?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
I concu with both of the previous answers, but add the following:
1. Paralegals are not licensed, so different firms use the term to different...