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Whats an affidavit

Erik's answer | Answered on April 16, 2011

An affidavit is a type of sworn testimony. Rather than being sworn in before you testify, an affidavit allows you (or your attorney) to put...

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What is the maximum time a Civil judge can hold a person in prison for Contemt in Massachusetts?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 16, 2011

Judges have enormous discretion for contempt. It sounds like your brother will need to hire an attorney ASAP.

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How much of your personal information is allowed to be kept on file by a non-employer?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 16, 2011

What are you hoping to accomplish? The brutal reality is that once he has your documents and has access to a copier, he is capable of keeping...

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Trying to remove bad business debt from my personal credit report, can this be done?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 15, 2011

You should begin by formally disputing the debt on your credit report. A dispute shifts the burden to the adverse reporter. Then they need to...

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I live in MASS. My parents house is under my name, but can my brother sue for a part of property when my parents are gone.

Erik's answer | Answered on April 15, 2011

As I said in your other question: If you think there is any likelihood of a lawsuit, you should deal with it in advance. It is generally MUCH...

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I live in MASS. My parents house is under my name, but can my brother sue for a part of property when my parents are gone. thank

Erik's answer | Answered on April 15, 2011

Your brother can sue; anyone can sue. Will he win? That depends on whether he has a case--and there's nothing in your post to help us evaluate...

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Do we need to pay an employee for their wages at the time of termination?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 14, 2011

Your answer is provided here on the Missouri Labor site: http://www.labor.mo.gov/DLS/General/discharged.asp

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What can I do when my employer wont give me a check of W-2's

Erik's answer | Answered on April 14, 2011

You should contact an employment attorney. What you describe sounds like a nonpayment of wages claim. Attorneys like these, because they...

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Can a company do a company wide demotion of a position without notice?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 14, 2011

Do you have a collective bargaining agreement, employee contract, other binding contract, or other agreement which would restrict the employer's...

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Search of Premises, Detention/Protective Custody w/out consent - is it worth filing a civil claim against the police department?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 14, 2011

What is your goal? If you are asking "will I easily win my case and walk away with $100,000 damages?" then the answer is "no, probably...

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

Whats an affidavit

What is the maximum time a Civil judge can hold a person in prison for Contemt in Massachusetts?

How much of your personal information is allowed to be kept on file by a non-employer?

Trying to remove bad business debt from my personal credit report, can this be done?

I live in MASS. My parents house is under my name, but can my brother sue for a part of property when my parents are gone.

I live in MASS. My parents house is under my name, but can my brother sue for a part of property when my parents are gone. thank

Do we need to pay an employee for their wages at the time of termination?

What can I do when my employer wont give me a check of W-2's

Can a company do a company wide demotion of a position without notice?

Search of Premises, Detention/Protective Custody w/out consent - is it worth filing a civil claim against the police department?