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Someone was gifting a kitten and we took the pet, two days later they called and said they wanted it back, do we have to return?
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Answered on November 10, 2020
That's really a personal decision. Inasmuch as the father had the authority to gift the kitten in the first place he's bound by your acceptance of...
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Is it defamation or libel to publicly question whether someone was involved in a crime on Twitter?
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Answered on November 06, 2020
Probably not. Defamation / libel is the publication of a false statement that injures someone else's reputation. Although falsely accusing...
HHow can I make the doctor give me the rhogam shot I need?
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Answered on November 05, 2020
You cannot force the family practice to administer the injection - they determine the appropriate course of treatment for the patient, not the...
Do i have the right to tell my lawyer to settle
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Answered on November 05, 2020
I agree with my colleagues - the ultimate decision on whether to settle is yours. You should, however, have a meaningful discussion with your...
Do we have a case for defamationfrom ACS based on their lies?
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Answered on November 03, 2020
Probably not. Statements made in the context of judicial proceedings are generally entitled to qualified privilege and thus are not actionable as...
How long should it take a settlement check for $75,000 to clear and how will my lawyer know when it clears ?
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Answered on November 03, 2020
It should take about a week for the funds to clear. Once the funds clear and provided there are no liens, your attorney can make distribution of...
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I had an spine stimulator trial after install it didn't turn off causing hospitalization
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Answered on November 02, 2020
Sorry to hear the trial did not work out. You are probably under no obligation to return the device to the manufacturer - once it was installed...
How should I go about suing for slander NYS?
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Answered on October 30, 2020
Sorry to hear what you're going through. Unfortunately, as my colleagues have correctly pointed out, you do not have a case for slander as the...
Can i sue nanuet ny school district for an injury to my son if i didn't make the 90 day intent to sue notification?
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Answered on October 29, 2020
You really need to speak with an attorney sooner rather than later. In order to bring a lawsuit against a municipality or school district, you...
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What does free money mean when a lawyer use that phrase to pay a client thru an insurance company ?
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Answered on October 29, 2020
Just because the check is from an insurance company does not mean it was not on behalf of the ambulance company. The ambulance was insured just...