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If I have a small claims judgement against an Incorporated company and the individuals file Chapter 7 BK, can I still collect?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Only if they have assets. You will have to file a claim with the bankruptcy trustee. Typically unsecured claims are paid at pennies on the...

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Does it matter in which state I file for bankruptcy (chapter 7)

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

I believe the only place where you can file for bankruptcy is the state of your domicile. Domicile means where you live and intend to remain. ...

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A friend was told that they had to remove a tattoo if they want to keep their job and it was backed by corporate.

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

The question is starkly posed to your friend: Decide whether having a tattoo is more important than having this job. It's not unlawful under any...

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State of Ohio. The company I work for has my name and department on the the companys's website. Is this legal without my o.k.,?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

I know of no principle of law that would make it illegal for a company who employs someone to post the name and department in which that person...

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I am attempting to locate step-siblings in an effort to distribute a small amount of money left in a living trust.

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Consult a lawyer who has access to the accurint database, which is owned by Lexis-Nexis. People are easy to locate if you utilize the right tools....

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Were my rights violated when i was told i was not to work alongside my girlfriend at walmart?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

I see nothing violating your rights. The employer gets to say what you do and what you don't do at work. The employer is not required to treat...

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I hired an atty. yesterday ,i wa t to cancel the contract,if so,how many days do i have?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Please accept the observation that if you expect your lawyer to return your calls immediately, every lawyer is going to frustrate you because you...

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Would this be considered fraud

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

The standard for civil fraud is that it must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. What I hear you say is that they claim you broke it, and...

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Does it violate substantive, fundamental, and procedural due process when a judge decides a matter with lack of jurisdiction?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

Try again. Your question is too full of legal language and too empty of facts. Tell us the facts, and then ask your question in a simple way.

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Is it possible to bankrupt against a legal judgement?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 21, 2009

It depends. Most unsecured debts are discharged in bankruptcy. Some debts are *not* dischargeable in bankruptcy: those incurred by fraud,...

L. Maxwell Taylor's Answers (6290)

If I have a small claims judgement against an Incorporated company and the individuals file Chapter 7 BK, can I still collect?

Does it matter in which state I file for bankruptcy (chapter 7)

A friend was told that they had to remove a tattoo if they want to keep their job and it was backed by corporate.

State of Ohio. The company I work for has my name and department on the the companys's website. Is this legal without my o.k.,?

I am attempting to locate step-siblings in an effort to distribute a small amount of money left in a living trust.

Were my rights violated when i was told i was not to work alongside my girlfriend at walmart?

I hired an atty. yesterday ,i wa t to cancel the contract,if so,how many days do i have?

Would this be considered fraud

Does it violate substantive, fundamental, and procedural due process when a judge decides a matter with lack of jurisdiction?

Is it possible to bankrupt against a legal judgement?