Can NYS employer hold wages? How can I be compensated for "off the books," wages?

Please allow me to expand on my colleagues' responses. You and your employer are required to report your wages, but your reporting requirements are...

I am getting sued by someone for money from a roofing job. I paid her in full and have a signed letter from her stating that.

Yes, you must respond to the complaint but whether an actual appearance is necessary depends on how far along the case is and whether the...

Homeowner Equity

My colleague is correct but I would like to expand on her answer. The line of credit is payable by the person who signed it. Since you didn't...

Can a spouse "sign over" their share of a business?

It probably won't be a big expense. In NY to transfer a shareholder's interest all one would hve to do is make up a corporate resolution setting...

Forcing Out of 50/50 (no partnership agreements). Need to Have a Fair Priced Buy-Out. Any Similar Case-Studies?

I would echo my colleague's advice that you get an attorney. I would say do it immediately. Many states have a statute that allows the court to...

I had my divorce filed and completed with an attorney in spokane Washington. I had no retainer agreement.

You shopuld ask for an itemized bill so that you know what services were provided on your behalf. Also, were this a NY matter, the attorner would...

Can I Be Sued For An "Oral Contract"

Possibly. You should know that oral contracts can be enforced. Much will depend on what the alleged contract was for, what you were supposed to do...

I am a pro se litigant in an arbitration and the other side will not honor my request for Docs or admissions properly served

Much depends on the rules of the forum and what the arbitrator is prepared to do. if they do not provide documents or admissions in the time...

Seller changed mind on sale after cashing check

Technically, the seller has entered into a contract with you to sell the ammunition upon accepting your check. However, as a practical matter there...

Is settlement the only choice: concerns about lawsuit/going to court and the name exposure over the Internet

The short answer to your question is that settlement is the best option to avoid the possibility of publicity. Settlement is possible while the...

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