What constitutes a verbal contract in the state of NY?

To add to what Mr. Siegel said, oral contracts create "he said, she said" problems. Your version of the agreement is that the editor was to...

Our lease expires in 4 months and the landlord wants to put a FOR RENT sign in our window which will hurt our business.

Maybe the thing to do is find a new location for your business and then, if the lease permits it, put your own "We're moving" sign in your window.

In my experience, Connecticut judges try to meet the 120 day deadline and are responsive to letters reminding them if they miss it. Bear in mind...

A mortgage loan has two parts -- a promissory note and a mortgage instrument. The note makes whoever signs it personally liable to repay the debt....

Does executor have to abide by will?

The lawsuit was part of your Dad's estate and the executor will have to honor the will in distributing the settlement money derived from the lawsuit.

Do I need an employment attorney?

I agree with Mr. Tini but would add that your assertion that others who were fired received severance may give you a claim -- you have been treated...

Will

The phrase is ambiguous. Will drafters use the word "issue" to include grandchildren, etc. The term "per stirpes" means by the root or by the...

Can they change your status from an employee to a contractor, and then cut your pay?

This is a pretty common tactic for employers because it generally costs the employer less to have a contractor than it does to have an employee. ...

Trust Language

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that a person can receive a gift because of a death but not take under a will. For example, the...

How do i pursue a case against an institution of higher learning for a mismanaged program?

I think it is a contract case, not a negligence case. Either way, you need to have damages to make the case worth pursuing. You don't say how the...