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A judge reaches a conclusion about my case in SMJ. He sites the case file. When I read the file I can see know connection
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Are you familiar with the legal standard for summary judgment? Generally, the facts are taken in favor of the NON-moving party: i.e., if someone...
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Should I get payed for full travel time ?
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Answered on August 08, 2011
It depends. There are circumstances in which your employer is correct.
If you normally have a 1/2 hour commute to work, and your employer tells...
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How are penalties assessed if you fail to prove yourself a re professional?
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Answered on August 07, 2011
What are you asking here?
Can a landlord lock your items in the basement with no intent to give them to you, after you get a 30 day notice?
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Answered on August 07, 2011
Almost certainly not.
That is something referred to as "self-help" and it is almost always barred under Massachusetts law.
There are some...
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I'm a male. How do I establish "gender" in a Federal, sexual harrassment case? Two women deliberatly used a porno magazine to
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Answered on August 07, 2011
I am not sure what you are asking. The establishment of your own gender is not difficult. Are you asking how to establish a gender harassment...
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What is this type of lawsuit called?
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Answered on August 07, 2011
A lawsuit is called a "complaint." The person who files it is the "plaintiff." The person who gets sued is the "defendant."
Example: Jack may...
Will i need a lawyer for my first arraignment in court?
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Answered on August 07, 2011
Yes, you should absolutely have a lawyer.
It is important to avoid getting arraigned for the charge, if at all possible. If you wait to hire a...
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I was convicted of a crime that someone else confessed to. what do i do to get my conviction overturned
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Answered on August 04, 2011
See a lawyer. It's a complicated process.
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How long can tenants stay in a house after it has been foreclosed?
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Answered on August 04, 2011
1) if tenants reach an agreement with the new landlord, they can stay indefinitely under a new lease.
2) In any case, even if they do not have a...
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Can i sue someone who i bought a car from 4 months ago and still have no car?
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Answered on August 04, 2011
Phil's excellent answer addresses a variety of problems, but most of those laws are designed to address problems after purchase or delivery.
It...
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