Questions answered by Michael S. Haber

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Is it harassment if my boss blows cigar smoke into my face?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

Mr. Knauth and Mr. White give you good advice. Much more informaton is needed. For example, do you work in a cigar store? The fact that you...

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I work for a company and the general mgr. is always cussing,belittling,intemidating employees what can be done legally?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws. But I can provide general informaton that you may find helpful. You outline,...

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Will a non compete in personal training uphold in the state of NY, if another entity purchases a business that is about toclose?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

My colleagues give you good advice. A two-year 25-mile non-compete is pretty rough, and, in my view, is, at best, on the outer edges of...

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Is there legal grounds for collecting this inheritance?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

Mr. Frederick gives you good advice. Your posting provides a textbook example of why each person should make a will. When a person passes away...

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Is an heir excluded from an inheritance if they challenge the will?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

I have to offer two disclaimers at the outset: First, I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws; second, your posting...

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I have been married for 15 years. Our home and property are in my husbands name. What would happen to property if he passed.

Michael's answer | Answered on May 17, 2012

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information that may be helpful. A person can...

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Is a lawyer needed for the conciliation process with the EEOC and are attourney fees allowed to be negociated into the agreement

Michael's answer | Answered on May 13, 2012

Although there is no actual requirement that you have an attorney when you are before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, it makes perfect...

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How do you respond when plaintiff files a wrong note?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 13, 2012

You can flush all of this out in discovery, and possibly may use it during depositions to undermine the plaintiff's credibility. Your question is...

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Can the executor of an Estate demand that his sibling pay for his attorney fees if he's the one to file first for litigation?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 13, 2012

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you on your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information that may be helpful. First, you're...

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Tortious interference with prospective business relations

Michael's answer | Answered on May 12, 2012

I ALMOST completely agree with Ms. Mccall and Mr. Nessly. I have only one minor disagreement -- I don't think you should have to do your own...

Michael S. Haber's Answers (6693)

Is it harassment if my boss blows cigar smoke into my face?

I work for a company and the general mgr. is always cussing,belittling,intemidating employees what can be done legally?

Will a non compete in personal training uphold in the state of NY, if another entity purchases a business that is about toclose?

Is there legal grounds for collecting this inheritance?

Is an heir excluded from an inheritance if they challenge the will?

I have been married for 15 years. Our home and property are in my husbands name. What would happen to property if he passed.

Is a lawyer needed for the conciliation process with the EEOC and are attourney fees allowed to be negociated into the agreement

How do you respond when plaintiff files a wrong note?

Can the executor of an Estate demand that his sibling pay for his attorney fees if he's the one to file first for litigation?

Tortious interference with prospective business relations