Niece got a letter from Recoverypay, asking for $225?

Was this a so-called "civil demand" letter? If so, the general consensus on Avvo is that companies that send them out almost never sue to collect...

Attorney misconduct

You can if you want to, but based just on your description I am at a loss to see what the exact misconduct was.

Do I have to pay these invoices?

Does the distributor have proof that the deliveries were signed for, have they shown you that proof, and if they have, can you identify who signed...

Do I take her back to court?

If she's violating the court order, then you can take her back to court; if she refuses to discuss the matter or alter her behaviour and you really...

If I was gifted a business and am now the sole owner can I sell the business if it is failing?

Unless there were strings attached to the gift, I see no reason why you couldn't sell the business. I would, however, caution you against doing so...

Is a contract valid if the individual hired signs and writes the contract under a business that does not exist?

I believe this is a duplicate of the question you asked here: ...

The contract should still be valid. The law isn't so lax as to let people escape their obligations by pretending to run a business under the name...

If your lease unambiguously says that water and sewer are included in the rent you're required to pay, and there isn't another provision that gives...

Who is responsible for insurance for rental car in California?

Not insured for what? The rental companies are, as a general matter, usually required to maintain the state-mandated minimum liability coverage so...

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Help! Need pointers. Saggy seat & back on new leather sofa & love seat ($2600). Delivered yesterday from Raymour & Flanigan.

You and your wife should consult with an attorney who handles consumer rights matters. There is no way to say with any high degree of accuracy...