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Is it worth my time and fees to take a coworker to small claims, knowing she problably won't show up? If so, where do I begin?
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Answered on August 02, 2013
The first payment was due yesterday, she missed it, and she hasn't called you back yet. First thing in the morning the day after the first missed...
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What is federal jurisdiction?
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Answered on August 01, 2013
Federal jurisdiction is the power of a federal court to adjudicate one of the specific types of cases which federal courts are authorized by the...
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How important is a yearly evaluation at a unemployment hearing when the employer is charging you with gross misconduct.
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Answered on July 31, 2013
I would think that a written evaluation issued subsequent to a write-up would be relevant to rebut a claim that the employee was fired as a result...
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Is it legal to discriminate against an applicant during the college admissions process?
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Answered on July 31, 2013
I see nothing in your account that makes me suspect unlawful discrimination. Neither are they excluding you by asking for letters of reference or...
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If you got a speeding ticket for going 70 in a 45 and also got a ticket for a dui can you get out of it by double jeapordy
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Answered on July 30, 2013
No. The charges have different elements and require the prosecution to prove different things.
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At-fault driver avoiding insurance company. Insurance won't pay out unless they speak to other party. Is this legal?
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Answered on July 30, 2013
Not uncommonly an insurance contract absolves the insurer from having to defend or indemnify its insured if the insured refuses to coöperate with...
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Can I be sued by a stranger from a different state (Florida) after refusing to pay $160 to the company for a $1,500 gift card?
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Answered on July 30, 2013
Sounds to me like lying scammers. Steer clear.
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I made a hippa violation at work last week. I
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Answered on July 30, 2013
There's no private right of action for a violation of HIPAA. Aggrieved persons can complain to HHS,, and HHS can fine "covered entities," but...
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Can I put popular figures on a Children's English book?
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Answered on July 30, 2013
Those characters are not only subject to copyright protection, meaning their creators and their creators' licensees have the exclusive right to...
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I bought a 2006 jeep Lerado with 49000 miles on it after a few times returning back to dealer the rear end went ,
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Answered on July 30, 2013
Since you bought the car in New York, try re-posting your question to Avvo, listing your location as New York. Also indicate whether you purchased...
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