Does signing a non-compete agreement matter for an employee, if he/she never starts working in the new position?

What you ask is probably addressing what's called the "consideration" part of the non-compete. These tend to be widely variable and as such there...

Mass -A summons was left in our door for our son who hasn't lived here in years for an unpaid charge card by debt collector

Call the court and the sheriff and the attorney, and inform them that you received service for someone who doesn't live there. Do not give out...

Federal court...seek legal coach

Federal court doesn't permit limited assistance representation. The reason that you're having trouble is that what you are looking for is arguably...

Can my landlord raise my rent by 20 percent. Tenant-at-will tenancy, landlord gave me 30 day notice before increase,options?

Simple response: close your windows. But generally the landlord can raise rent so long as they give appropriate notice. It is NOT "30 days." ...

That's entirely illegal. Call the police if it happens again, and contact a landlord tenant attorney immediately.

What is a reasonable time frame that I can expect to get my files from my lawyer?

Send a certified letter, stating a date that you'll pick them up. Then pick them up.

Me and my husband are separated and filed a joint return . He had the money directly deposited on an emerald card

Yes, you can file for an order compelling him to give some of it to you. Get an attorney today.

Jobs

Generally it's not criminal. It can lead to your getting fired and might in some circumstances lead to worse consequences.

It depends on the case. I've rarely seen them below 20%; 33% is very common; I've seen risky cases go as high as 50%. The fees are usually...

Does a petition to partition automatically require the sale of the property?

You can sell part of it so long as it's sub-dividable, or you can try to find a buyer who will buy your brother's interest (this is unlikely), or...